Tottenham are closing in on a £60 million deal to sign Manchester City winger Savinho this summer. Club insider John Wenham told Tottenham News the transfer is inevitable, though his commentary comes with a caveat Spurs fans will want to note.
Talks between Spurs and City are progressing well, with the fee expected to land at £60 million. TEAMtalk revealed in January that Savinho was open to a move to north London, but Pep Guardiola blocked the transfer at the time. City’s position has since shifted, and with Guardiola’s side now willing to sell, the main obstacle has been removed.
What John Wenham Said About Savinho’s Move To Tottenham
Wenham’s endorsement of the deal carries weight precisely because it is not unconditional. He told Tottenham News he believes the deal will end up happening and that Savinho will be at Tottenham. That view is shaped by two consecutive summer windows in which Savinho’s name has been attached to Spurs.
But Wenham also flagged two concerns worth taking seriously. First, he expressed unease at the apparent absence of any other credible suitor. The narrative around this transfer has been Tottenham and nobody else from the outset, which removes the competitive tension that usually sharpens a buying club’s resolve. Second, he noted that Savinho’s goal contribution record is not the most convincing, and questioned whether Tottenham’s system would unlock that side of his game.
These are not trivial worries. A £60 million winger with a limited proven goal threat in the Premier League carries real risk, even if his nine goals and ten assists across 37 La Liga appearances on loan at Girona in 2023-24 explain why City wanted him in the first place.
Why Manchester City Are Now Willing To Sell Savinho
In January, Pep Guardiola wanted to keep Savinho and the move collapsed at that stage. The change in stance from the Etihad this summer is significant. City’s willingness to engage at £60 million suggests…
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