Spurs Set for Savinho Sequel? City Warming to Winger Sale if Tottenham Dodge Drop
Tottenham are poised to revive their interest in Manchester City's underused winger Savinho this summer, provided they avoid relegation. City are increasingly open to selling the Brazilian despite his new contract, amid his limited game time behind stars like Doku and Foden. Survival would unlock Spurs' spending spree to bolster their flanks and retain key players.
Spurs' Survival Hopes Fuel Savinho Reunion Plot
Fancy a pint and a natter about Tottenham's wild summer wishlist? If they dodge the trapdoor to the Championship, expect fireworks in the transfer market. Reports suggest the Lilywhites could reignite their chase for Manchester City's Brazilian speedster Savinho, with the Etihad outfit surprisingly open to a sale.
Spurs are staring down the barrel right now, but survival under Igor Tudor or whoever's in the hot seat won't just be a relief – it'll unlock the chequebook. No more penny-pinching on wages that've scared off the elite in the past. Instead, a proper splash to fix the flanks, where they've been leaking like a sieve.
Savinho: From Spurs Snub to City Benchwarmer
Remember last summer? Tottenham lobbed in a cheeky bid for the 21-year-old left-footer Savinho, rumoured to stretch as far as €70m. As Fabrizio Romano spilled, City slammed the door shut, and the lad penned fresh terms at the Etihad. Fast forward, and it's been a proper damp squib.
Injuries have sidelined him twice, and even when patched up, he's mustered just five league starts. Since Antoine Semenyo rocked up in January, zippo starts for Savinho. Throw in Jeremy Doku, Rayan Cherki, and the evergreen Phil Foden hogging the wings, and he's surplus to requirements.
Pete O’Rourke at Football Insider reckons that shiny new contract won't tie him down. City are 'warming to the idea' of cashing in, with a summer exit 'increasingly likely' if the price is right. Blimey, from nearly a Spur to forgotten man – football's a cruel mistress.
Relegation Roulette: Stars on the Exit Ramp?
For Tottenham, staying up is non-negotiable. The Athletic floated the grim prospect of fifteen big names waving goodbye if they tumble. Fans wouldn't give a monkey's who saves the ship, as long as it floats come May.
Post-survival, expect bumper bids and wage packets to lure top targets. Savinho tops that list for the wings – pace to burn, tricks galore, and unfinished business with Spurs. City, flush with cash but light on his minutes, might just bite.
Meanwhile, in lighter Tottenham tittle-tattle, Micky van de Ven has swatted away the 'biggest nonsense' rumours buzzing around him lately. 'Not true,' he insists – phew.
Over at Everton, they're dreaming of a John Stones homecoming, while the England rock eyes moves elsewhere, including wild cards like promotion-pushing Wrexham. Stranger things have happened in this league.
Why Savinho Fits the Spurs Puzzle
He's raw, he's rapid, and he'd slot right into Ange's high-line chaos – if Ange is still there, mind. With City's squad deeper than the Mariana Trench, offloading him makes sense. For Spurs, it's redemption after last year's heartbreak.
As Steve Pearson at TEAMtalk flags, this saga's heating up. Add TEAMtalk to your Google faves for the unfiltered gossip. Survival first, then shopping spree – that's the Spurs script we're hoping for.
Word on the street? This transfer rumour's got legs. Grab that pint; it'll be a long summer.