Spurs agree £75m deal to sign Man City's Savinho
August 21, 2026 08:17
Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement with Manchester City to recruit winger Savinho for an initial £75m, with up to £10m in add-ons. The 22-year-old is due to undergo a medical ahead of signing a long-term contract with Spurs.
The move concludes more than a year of Tottenham interest; the club had tried to sign Savinho last summer but the player stayed at the Etihad, where he managed only seven Premier League starts under Pep Guardiola in the most recent season.
KEY CONTEXT
- Spurs have already spent heavily this transfer window, paying a combined £185m to bring in midfielders Mateus Fernandes (from West Ham) and Sandro Tonali (from Newcastle).
- Manager Roberto de Zerbi has been targeting improvements to the attacking ranks after those midfield additions.
- Manchester City teammates are also part of Tottenham’s plans: discussions over Egypt forward Omar Marmoush — a £59m signing for City from Eintracht Frankfurt in 2025 — are reported to be advancing.
WHY IT MATTERS
Savinho adds a high-profile attacking option to a Spurs squad that has invested significantly in midfield, suggesting a clear push to balance and enhance creativity and pace in the final third. For Savinho, a transfer offers the chance of more regular football after limited starting opportunities at City.
WHAT TO WATCH NEXT
- Savinho’s medical and the subsequent contract signing will complete the transfer process.
- The reported talks over Omar Marmoush — described as progressing positively by sources — are a key next development to follow.
- Tottenham’s interest in Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo remains on the radar, but it is not yet known if the club can fund further signings alongside Savinho and any Marmoush deal.
KEY FACTS
- Transfer fee agreed: £75m plus up to £10m in add-ons.
- Player: Savinho, 22, currently of Manchester City.
- City appearances: seven Premier League starts last season.
- Tottenham spending this window: £185m combined on Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali.
- Omar Marmoush: reported talks progressing; joined City from Eintracht Frankfurt in 2025 for £59m.