Tottenham moving very fast to complete Brazilian star after Xavi Simons agreement – sources
The final days of the summer transfer window are always full of surprises, and for Tottenham Hotspur, the drama is far from over.
Despite earlier reports suggesting their interest in Manchester City winger Savinho had cooled, sources close to the club indicate that Spurs have not completely given up on the idea of bringing the Brazilian to North London. In fact, they have kept communication channels open with City, just in case the situation changes at the last minute.
The general feeling within Tottenham is that they have very little to lose by maintaining their interest. Even though Manchester City’s public stance has been clear they do not want to sell the talented young winger there is a sense among Tottenham officials that the door might not be completely closed.
Some at Spurs suspect that City have been quietly exploring potential replacements for Savinho behind the scenes, which could indicate a willingness to negotiate if the right offer arrives.
Perhaps the most encouraging factor for Tottenham is their belief that the player himself is open to the move. Savinho is said to be interested in the project under manager Thomas Frank and the opportunity for more regular playing time, which has given Spurs the confidence to keep pushing for a deal, even if it remains a long shot.
While the Savinho situation remains uncertain, Tottenham have been making significant progress on another front.
Talks with RB Leipzig for Dutch international Xavi Simons accelerated dramatically earlier this week, and the club has now agreed on a fee of around £52 million for the highly-rated playmaker.
This move represents a major coup for Spurs, especially after seeing other targets like Eberechi Eze and Morgan Gibbs-White slip through their fingers earlier in the window.
If Tottenham were somehow able to pull off both deals—adding Simons and Savinho—it would completely transform the mood around the club and turn a frustrating transfer window into a hugely successful one.
The attacking options would receive a massive boost, providing creativity, pace, and goal threat from multiple positions.
In addition to these pursuits, Tottenham are also involved in discussions with other clubs about potential swap deals.
Talks with West Ham United over a player exchange have taken place, though that deal now appears unlikely to materialize.
There have also been rumors of a possible swap arrangement with Newcastle United, although details remain scarce at this stage.
What is clear is that Tottenham are working tirelessly behind the scenes to strengthen the squad before the deadline.
The potential signing of Simons is a significant step in the right direction, and if they can somehow convince Manchester City to change their mind on Savinho, it would be the icing on the cake.
For now, fans will be watching closely, hoping for one more twist in what has already been a dramatic transfer window.