Tottenham Hotspur have opened official talks with Premier League champions Manchester City over an ambitious move to sign talented Brazilian winger Sávio, according to top sources including The Athletic.
This move is a clear and direct attempt by Spurs to find a high-quality replacement for club legend and former captain Son Heung-min, who announced his departure earlier this month to join MLS side LAFC. Finding a new star forward is understood to be the top priority for manager Thomas Frank this summer.
A potential deal is already being actively discussed between the two clubs, with negotiations centering around a fee in the region of £42.5 million (approximately €50 million).
Manchester City’s position on the transfer is both complex and clear. While the club is reportedly “not actively wanting to sell” the talented 21-year-old, they have also indicated that they “won’t stand in his way if he wants to leave.” This approach is consistent with manager Pep Guardiola’s long-standing philosophy of not keeping players at the club against their will.
A crucial factor driving the negotiations is that Sávio himself is reportedly “open to the move” to Tottenham. The prospect of becoming a key, regular starter in North London is likely a major draw for the young Brazilian as he looks to take the next step in his promising career.
The path is now open for a major transfer between the two Premier League clubs. With the player open to the move and the selling club willing to negotiate, the deal now hinges on Tottenham and Manchester City finalizing the structure of the £42.5 million transfer in the coming days.