Tottenham Pursues £60m Savinho Deal Under De Zerbi

Spurs are advancing talks for a £60 million deal for Manchester City winger Savinho. Tottenham hope the move will bolster their attack under Roberto de Zerbi. Savinho, 22, offers acceleration and unpredictability that de Zerbi teams often seek. His style features sudden angles, darting movement and the suggestion that something might happen even when nothing seems on. Last summer Manchester City blocked a move after Savinho expressed a desire to join Tottenham. City required more than £70 million in initial talks, with Real Madrid’s Rodrygo mentioned as an alternative. City are now reassessing wide players, with Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye among those reportedly under consideration. This shift could affect Savinho’s future as City’s recruitment chain evolves. Savinho scored one goal in 24 league appearances for Manchester City last season. The limited output suggests he is still searching for rhythm, role and trust. Tottenham’s rebuild under Roberto de Zerbi has already secured free transfers for Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson. Spurs are also discussing a £40 million deal for Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke, who wishes to reunite with de Zerbi. If the £60 million fee is paid, Tottenham will be buying potential rather than last season’s numbers. Success would depend on de Zerbi unlocking Savinho’s pace, flair and one‑on‑one threat.