{"id":48058,"date":"2026-06-01T21:08:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T01:08:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/01\/de-zerbi-approves-paul-okeeffe-reveals-key-focus-of-spurs-transfer-fans-will-be-delighted\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T21:08:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T01:08:26","slug":"de-zerbi-approves-paul-okeeffe-reveals-key-focus-of-spurs-transfer-fans-will-be-delighted","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/01\/de-zerbi-approves-paul-okeeffe-reveals-key-focus-of-spurs-transfer-fans-will-be-delighted\/","title":{"rendered":"De Zerbi approves: Paul O&#8217;Keeffe reveals key focus of Spurs transfer, fans will be delighted"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/01\/de-zerbi-approves-paul-okeeffe-reveals-key-focus-of-spurs-transfer-fans-will-be-delighted\/#Paul_OKeeffe_shares_exciting_update_on_Savigno\" >Paul O&#8217;Keeffe shares exciting update on Savigno<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/06\/01\/de-zerbi-approves-paul-okeeffe-reveals-key-focus-of-spurs-transfer-fans-will-be-delighted\/#Savinho_would_be_a_great_signing_under_De_Zerbi\" >Savinho would be a great signing under De Zerbi.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tottenham are accelerating their pursuit of Manchester City winger Sabinho, with new manager Roberto De Zerbi expressing his full approval of the ambitious move. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After a turbulent season, Spurs are prepared to make a big splash on a new Italian tactician in the transfer market as they aim to fully revitalize their underperforming attacking line ahead of the new season.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"akcvja\" data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1032\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paul_OKeeffe_shares_exciting_update_on_Savigno\"><\/span>Paul O&#8217;Keeffe shares exciting update on Savigno<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The North London club&#8217;s active interest was revealed by prominent Tottenham insider Paul O&#8217;Keeffe.<\/p>\n<p>O&#8217;Keeffe responded to supporters on X about the club&#8217;s ongoing summer transfer strategy, admitting that negotiations between Tottenham and Manchester City are currently active and progressing behind the scenes.<\/p>\n<p>When asked by a fan if Sabinho was an explicitly wanted target of the new manager, O&#8217;Keeffe firmly replied: &#8220;Yes,&#8221; and confirmed that De Zerbi had given the green light to the deal.<\/p>\n<p>And when asked whether West Ham&#8217;s Crisencio Somerville or the Brazil international was more likely to be signed, the source provided an exciting update for the Spurs faithful, saying: &#8220;All focus is on Savinho at the moment.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Savinho_would_be_a_great_signing_under_De_Zerbi\"><\/span>Savinho would be a great signing under De Zerbi.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Redirecting Sabinho&#8217;s recruitment efforts is an important statement of intent for Spurs.<\/p>\n<p>The 22-year-old forward arrived at the Etihad with great pedigree following his impressive spell at Girona, but has fallen down the pecking order after City signed Antoine Semenho.<\/p>\n<p>Despite a frustrating initial adjustment period in the Premier League, Savinho&#8217;s raw profile makes him an incredibly attractive player for De Zerbi&#8217;s energetic, possession-based system.<\/p>\n<p>Renowned for his incredible speed, flair and excellent one-on-one dribbling ability, the Brazilian thrives when isolated against full-backs, a tactical staple of De Zerbi&#8217;s previous successes at Brighton and Marseille.<\/p>\n<p>City are thought to have paid a premium to part ways with the young winger, but Tottenham look set to row the boat after manager de Zerbi gave the board his glowing blessings.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tottenham are accelerating their pursuit of Manchester City winger Sabinho, with new manager Roberto De Zerbi expressing his full approval of the ambitious move. 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