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Tottenham Transfer News: Manchester City Stand Firm Over Savinho
Manchester City have made their position clear regarding Tottenham target Savinho. According to a report by Caught Offside, the Brazilian winger is considered “untouchable” despite ongoing admiration from Spurs.
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Tottenham saw a £70 million bid rejected last summer and interest has not disappeared, even if no fresh approach has followed. Juventus and clubs from La Liga are also monitoring the situation. Yet the message from City is consistent.
Contract Strength and Strategic Backing
Savinho’s numbers this season, two goals and two assists in 23 appearances, have prompted scrutiny. However, City’s internal assessment differs. Hugo Viana is described as “convinced” by the player’s trajectory, while Pep Guardiola remains intent on moulding him into a top tier winger.
His contract until June 2031 provides substantial leverage. Financially, City have no incentive to sell. Any potential departure would begin at £75 million to £80 million, and even that is portrayed as largely theoretical under the current strategy.
Tottenham Left Waiting
For Spurs, the situation is frustrating but not surprising. Savinho’s profile aligns with their need for direct, creative width. Bernardo Silva’s possible exit could further elevate Savinho’s importance at City, increasing resistance to offers.
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Caught Offside add that Savinho is happy and fully focused on establishing himself, with ambitions centred on regular minutes and a place in Brazil’s 2026 World Cup squad. There have been no talks with other clubs.
City’s activity in attack remains a variable. Antoine Semenyo’s January arrival and links to Rodrygo illustrate how fluid elite squads can be. Still, at present, Tottenham’s path appears blocked.
Transfer windows often hinge on timing. For Spurs, patience may be the only viable strategy.
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If you’re a Spurs supporter, this feels like familiar territory. Identifying a high ceiling talent, making a serious offer, then watching the door close.
Savinho ticks boxes, pace, flair, long term upside. Yet hearing he is “untouchable” reinforces the hierarchy gap supporters are keenly aware of. Manchester City can afford to nurture potential without financial pressure. Tottenham cannot always wait.
The lack of fresh contact suggests caution. Fans may question whether the club should pivot more decisively towards attainable alternatives. Being linked is not the same as landing.
There is also realism. If Savinho is genuinely content and central to Guardiola’s plans, forcing movement is improbable. Spurs supporters crave ambition, but they also crave efficiency.
This episode underlines a broader theme. Recruitment clarity matters. If City are immovable, Tottenham must redirect resources swiftly rather than linger on unlikely pursuits.