Sources: Tottenham eyeing surprise move for another Man City forward after Grealish contact
Tottenham Hotspur have identified Manchester City’s Brazilian winger Savinho as a prime attacking target as new manager Thomas Frank looks to reshape his squad ahead of the Premier League campaign.
The 21-year-old, who enjoyed a breakout debut season at the Etihad after his £30.8 million move from Girona, has emerged as a potential solution to Spurs’ creative woes following James Maddison’s preseason injury and Heung-min Son’s impending departure to LAFC.
Savinho’s impressive 2024/25 campaign saw him become City’s chief creator, registering 11 assists across all competitions while adapting seamlessly to Pep Guardiola’s demanding system.
His performances earned glowing praise from the Catalan manager, who described the young Brazilian as “incredible” during City’s title challenge.
| Savinho’s 2024/25 Season Stats | |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 38 (28 starts) |
| Minutes Played | 2,352 |
| Goals | 3 |
| Assists | 11 |
| Chances Created/90 | 2.1 |
| Successful Dribbles/90 | 2.8 |
Despite City’s reluctance to sell, Tottenham’s interest stems from Savinho’s potential reduced role following Rayan Cherki’s arrival from Lyon.
The Brazilian’s direct style and unpredictability in the final third perfectly align with Frank’s preferred attacking philosophy, making him an ideal candidate to rejuvenate Spurs’ frontline.
Club sources confirm Savinho has been internally flagged as a priority target, though formal negotiations with City have yet to commence.
The Premier League champions value the youngster highly after his immediate impact last season, viewing him as integral to their plans despite a trophyless campaign.
Tottenham’s pursuit faces significant obstacles, not least City’s financial position which removes any pressure to sell. However, the potential departure of Son in a record MLS deal could provide Spurs with the necessary funds to test City’s resolve.
Savinho’s age, potential, and Premier League-proven quality make him precisely the profile of player Daniel Levy typically resists signing – which perhaps indicates a shift in strategy under Frank’s new regime.
The coming weeks will reveal whether Tottenham’s interest materializes into a concrete offer.
With City preparing for their US preseason tour and Spurs needing to replace Son’s output, this developing saga could become one of the summer’s most intriguing transfer battles.
Savinho represents exactly the type of exciting, progressive signing that could help Frank make his mark in North London – if Tottenham can pull off what would undoubtedly be a major coup.