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Tottenham Close to Signing Savinho as City Seeks Replacement

City’s requirement for a replacement keeps the move conditional on further Manchester City recruitment.

Overview

  • Negotiations between Tottenham and Manchester City over Brazil winger Savinho are ongoing, with multiple outlets on July 18, 2026 reporting a prospective fee of around £60 million.
  • Several reports say personal terms with Savinho are agreed or close, but Manchester City will only approve the sale once they secure a replacement player.
  • Tottenham have targeted Savinho to boost their attack after heavy summer spending on midfielders and defenders that has reshaped the squad and reduced playing opportunities for some youngsters.
  • Lucas Bergvall is expected to leave Spurs this window because of reduced game time, with Nottingham Forest having submitted a bid and Newcastle also in talks.
  • The transfer is likely to follow conventional processes such as bank transfers, agent negotiations and FIFA registration, so timing will depend on City’s recruitment and standard legal and payment steps.