Tottenham Hotspur are on the verge of completing a move for Manchester City winger Savinho, with personal terms already verbally agreed between the player and the club.
ESPN Brazil journalist Bruno Andrade has provided a significant update, confirming there is “no problem whatsoever” between Spurs and the Brazilian winger over his contract.
Talks between Tottenham and Manchester City are progressing toward an overall package worth around £85 million, though the exact structure of the deal is still being finalised.
Andrade was keen to clarify that the £85 million figure represents the total package value, not a guaranteed fixed fee that Tottenham will pay upfront.
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has played a central role in pushing this transfer forward, speaking to Savinho on multiple occasions in recent weeks.
According to Andrade, De Zerbi personally “convinced Savinho to leave City,” a notable detail that underlines how seriously Spurs have pursued this signing.
Following those conversations, Savinho made his intentions clear to Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca, signalling that he wants to move to north London.
Andrade has gone as far as saying fans can “safely say” that Savinho will become a Tottenham player, a bold statement that reflects growing confidence the deal will be completed.
Manchester City’s reluctance to sanction the departure is not solely about the transfer fee, with reports suggesting the Premier League champions want a replacement secured first.
That requirement to bring in a suitable replacement is currently considered one of the final remaining obstacles standing between Savinho and a move to Spurs.
The Brazilian has been widely described as an “incredible” talent, and his arrival would represent a major statement of intent from Tottenham heading into the new season.
De Zerbi’s ability to attract a player of Savinho’s calibre demonstrates the growing ambition at Spurs as they look to challenge at the top end of the Premier League table.