Tottenham Close to Signing Savinho After Agreeing Personal Terms
Tottenham Hotspur are on the verge of securing another major signing this summer, having agreed personal terms with a winger who has drawn comparisons to Lamine Yamal.
The north London club has already made a splash in the transfer market by breaking their record twice to sign Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, both of whom have reshaped Spurs' midfield. Defensively, additions like Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, Jan Paul van Hecke, and Martin Dubravka have strengthened the squad.
Now attention turns to the attack. Tottenham want a new left-winger and a striker, especially with uncertainty surrounding Richarlison's future at the club.
Shift in Targets After Chelsea’s Surprise Move
Spurs had initially targeted Morgan Rogers, seen as an ideal fit, but Arsenal appeared set to sign him. Suddenly, Chelsea swooped in with a £117 million deal to take the England international from Aston Villa, forcing Tottenham to refocus their efforts.
Focus on Manchester City’s Savinho
Tottenham have now zeroed in on Manchester City's winger Savinho as their main target. Sources say Spurs and City have a verbal agreement worth about £65 million. The Brazilian, 22, is eager to join Tottenham and personal terms have already been settled, according to TEAMtalk. This follows an earlier attempt to sign him under former manager Thomas Frank.
Pep Guardiola has praised Savinho before, while pundit Paul Merson likened his style to Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal, highlighting his potential impact.
Other Attacking Options: Eli Junior Kroupi
Even if Spurs complete the Savinho deal, they plan to pursue Eli Junior Kroupi from AFC Bournemouth. The 20-year-old forward had a breakthrough season, scoring 13 Premier League goals and helping Bournemouth reach Europe for the first time.
Though Bournemouth want to keep Kroupi, interest from Spurs and Arsenal is intense. Arsenal’s move for Morgan Rogers fell through after Chelsea’s intervention, so they might now focus on Kroupi, making a bidding war possible. His price tag will be high, and it remains unclear which club can convince Bournemouth to sell.
- Transfers so far this summer:
- Mateus Fernandes - Club-record signing
- Sandro Tonali - Club-record signing
- Andy Robertson - Defensive addition
- Marcos Senesi - Defensive addition
- Jan Paul van Hecke - Defensive addition
- Martin Dubravka - Defensive addition
