Tottenham got their answer from Manchester City after putting €70 million on the table for Savinho — and it wasn’t the one they wanted. The offer, sent in earlier this week, was turned down quickly by Pep Guardiola’s side. With a little over two weeks before the transfer window slams shut, the Brazilian forward’s name is suddenly right there among the priciest and most talked-about players in Europe’s summer market.
Savinho’s camp is already in England, working on talks face-to-face. It’s a big-money deal, no question, but even with the numbers involved, everyone at the table still believes there’s a real chance to get it over the line.
The weight of that rejection
When a club turns down €70 million, it says a lot. For City, it’s a statement about how much Savinho matters to their squad. Last season, he pulled on the shirt 48 times, starting 36 matches, scoring three and setting up 11 more. In a roster loaded with attacking talent, he still managed to show consistency, versatility, and the kind of game that makes coaches trust him.
For Spurs, hearing “no” forces a rethink. They’re chasing pace on the wings and a bit more creativity in the final third, both things Savinho brings. And there’s more to it than just what happens on the pitch. His potential resale value, plus the international spotlight he attracts, are big factors for a club aiming to stay at the top end of the Premier League.
How this shakes the market
Right now, only six transfers this window have gone above that €70 million mark. Florian Wirtz tops the list after moving to Liverpool for €125 million, followed by Ekitiké at €80 million — also to Liverpool — then Sesko (€76.5m), Mbeumo (€75m) and Matheus Cunha (€74.2m) to Manchester United, and Osimhen (€75m) to Galatasaray. If Tottenham end up landing Savinho for more, he’ll join that small, high-priced club.
Deals like this have ripple effects. If City and Spurs do find common ground, it could reset the going rate for quick, creative forwards all over Europe.
Savinho knows what’s at stake. With the World Cup creeping closer, getting regular minutes is key to making Carlo Ancelotti’s final Brazil squad. At City, competition is brutal. Squad rotation means no one, especially a young winger, gets guaranteed starts week in, week out.
In North London, things look different. Spurs could offer him the kind of playing time and responsibility he craves, letting him attack full-backs, run at defenses, and create chances without looking over his shoulder every match.
Clock ticking for Tottenham
Time isn’t on their side. With the window closing fast, Spurs need to act. But they can’t just throw money at the problem — overpaying could cause headaches in the long run. This kind of investment has to fit into a bigger plan, not blow it apart.
The trick now is finding a number that makes City think twice while keeping Tottenham’s financial strategy intact. Savinho isn’t just another signing; he’s both a potential difference-maker on the pitch and a valuable asset off it.
The bottom line
Every conversation from here on out matters. A single call or meeting could push this deal forward — or kill it. In the transfer game, numbers matter, but so do timing, trust, and a bit of brinkmanship.
Whether Savinho stays in Manchester or ends up in London, the decision will shape his season and maybe his shot at the World Cup. For now, it’s a high-stakes standoff, and the next move could decide everything.