Tottenham Continue Push for Savinho as Man City Star Ruled Out Against Wolves

Tottenham remain in the hunt to sign Savinho despite Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola insisting the winger will not leave the club. As per recent updates, Tottenham Hotspur have started talks with Manchester City to sign Savinho.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

City have a packed fixture list at the moment and a hectic beginning of the season when they get the campaign underway with their visit to Wolves. Savinho will hope to be fit in time to face their Premier League rivals. While Guardiola is adamant regarding Savinho and appears to see the Brazilian as a crucial part of his squad, Spurs are expected to return with another offer that will test the Premier League champions’ resolve. Reports indicate that Manchester City‘s transfer focus is on Savinho’s future.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The winger has emerged as a top transfer target for Tottenham in the Summer window after the transfer of Son and long-term injury of Maddison, but Guardiola has repeatedly ruled out an exit and stated in a press conference on Friday that “he stays here.” The Spaniard’s opinion has not changed despite Savinho being ruled out of action with a hip problem. Man City confirmed the Brazilian will miss their upcoming Premier League clash against Wolves as well as he is out for an unspecified amount of time as he continues his recovery. Guardiola has praised Savinho in the past, expressing his hopes that the player will stay at Manchester City for many years according to recent reports.

WHAT NEXT?

Spurs have started strong with a 3-0 win over Burnley for the opening matchday of the season, and have reportedly agreed the terms with Savinho, with only the OK between the clubs missing for the transfer to be a done deal.