Fabrizio Romano has shared an important update on Tottenham Hotspur’s acquisition of Manchester City winger Savinho.
Tottenham, who created a buzz in the transfer market by signing Sandro Tonali and Matheus Fernandes, have set their sights on another Premier League star, with Sabinho currently in the frame for a move to north London.
The Brazilian, who can play on either flank, joined Man City ahead of the 2024-25 season and has since scored seven goals and provided 16 assists in 84 games in all competitions.
In fact, the 22-year-old provided 10 assists in his debut season in the Premier League alone and averaged 1.9 successful dribbles per 90 attempts in the top flight in 2025/26, the third highest rate for City.
Journalist Vayom Rahota is particularly confident that the City forward has everything it takes to become one of the best wingers in the world, saying: “Sabiño is a really great player to watch. He’s a sensational winger that City have acquired. He’s going to be a superstar in the next few years. He needs better judgment, but he’ll get there. He’s got all the right ingredients at his disposal.”
Fabrizio Romano updates Savigno to Tottenham
In an update for X, Romano revealed that Tottenham have been in direct negotiations to sign Sabinho for several weeks since June. Because Sabinho was his biggest target since June.
The north Londoner is confident he can get a deal over the line, but any deal will depend on Man City bringing in a replacement.
Should Tottenham sign Savinho? | |
|---|---|
Strong Points | Cons |
Age – He’s only 22 so he has time to grow. | He is not yet one of Man City’s main players. |
Can play on both wings | Only one goal has been scored in the 2025-26 Premier League season. |
Achieved double-digit assists in his first season in the Premier League | He was not called up to the Brazil World Cup squad. |
No stranger to English football after spending the past two seasons with City | Missed 17 games last season due to injury |
Strong dribbling ability allows him to attack the opponent’s defense. | To become a top athlete, “better judgment is required” |
Tottenham also eyeing a replacement for Savignho
Spurs appear to be in a strong position to secure a deal for the Man City star, given that he has already agreed personal terms.
But it’s not just the Brazilian international that Roberto De Zerbi’s side are targeting, as they have also begun contract negotiations with Benfica star Andreas Schjelderup.
The Norwegian winger has yet to agree a contract extension with Benfica, meaning he could leave this summer after his impressive performance at the World Cup.
Norway defied expectations and advanced to the quarterfinals, but were eliminated by England. Schelderup was one of the key players, scoring one goal and providing three assists in six games.
