Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to intensify negotiations with Manchester City over Brazil winger Savinho after reaching an agreement on personal terms with the 22-year-old, according to emerging transfer developments that could reshape Roberto De Zerbi's attacking options ahead of the new Premier League campaign.
The north London club had pursued Savinho last summer only for City to block his departure at that stage, with the player subsequently signing a new contract at the Etihad Stadium. The landscape has shifted since then, with City now understood to be open to a permanent exit and Spurs positioned to move quickly once their midfield business is settled.
Personal Terms in Place, Club Talks Next
Reports indicate that Savinho has agreed a five-year deal running until June 2031, with a package worth around £6 million per season including bonuses. The framework of a transfer fee in the region of £45 million to £50 million is being discussed between the clubs, though no final agreement on structure or payment terms has been confirmed.
Club sources are said to remain optimistic that progress can be made in the coming days, with Tottenham expected to make fresh contact with Manchester City now that the player side of the arrangement is largely in place. That sequencing is familiar in modern deals: personal terms first, then fee negotiation, then medical and registration.
For a player whose game relies heavily on repeated high-intensity sprints and sharp changes of direction, the medical stage will matter as much as the fee. Savinho's workload at City and his recent international duty with Brazil — FIFA-ranked sixth in the latest standings — add context to any fitness assessment Spurs will want before committing to a long contract.
Tonali Medical Adds to a Demanding Window
The Savinho push comes as Sandro Tonali is scheduled to undergo a medical at Tottenham on Thursday, a step that would make him the club's sixth major addition of the summer. Tonali's history with injury and suspension makes this examination particularly significant; Spurs will want clear readings on conditioning and load tolerance before formalizing what would be another high-profile midfield arrival.
De Zerbi has already reshaped his squad through a mix of free transfers and paid deals. Marcos Senesi, Andy Robertson and Martin Dubravka joined without a fee, while Jan Paul van Hecke and Mateus Fernandes arrived from Brighton and West Ham respectively. Fernandes's move has been framed as a statement fee in a market where central midfielders carry premium valuations, and his integration will run in parallel with any winger pursuit.
From a squad-management perspective, adding Tonali and potentially Savinho in the same window increases the physical planning burden on Tottenham Hotspur's medical and performance staff. Pre-season at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will need careful rotation if multiple new signings are cleared within days of one another, especially with friendly fixtures already on the calendar and the Premier League season approaching.
Why a Winger Now Matters
De Zerbi's interest in wide attacking reinforcements is not limited to Savinho. AC Milan's Rafael Leao has also been linked with a move to north London, suggesting the head coach wants depth and competition in the final third rather than a single solution.
Savinho's profile — direct running, one-versus-one ability and experience at the highest domestic level — fits a manager who wants vertical threat without sacrificing structure. Whether he arrives or not, the direction of travel is clear: Spurs are trying to build an squad capable of sustaining De Zerbi's tempo across a long league season.
Nothing is complete until City and Tottenham agree a fee and Savinho passes a medical. The personal terms milestone removes one major obstacle, but the remaining steps — negotiation, examination and registration — still carry risk. For now, Tottenham appear fully focused on converting agreement with the player into a deal with his club, with Tonali's Thursday assessment the more immediate checkpoint on the same busy summer timeline.
