Tottenham Hotspur agree £85 million deal for Savinho from Manchester City
The Brazilian forward is set to undergo a medical as Spurs continue their significant summer spending spree, which has already exceeded £200 million on first-team players.
Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement with Manchester City to sign Brazilian forward Savinho for a total fee of £85 million. The transfer structure comprises an initial payment of £75 million, supplemented by £10 million in performance-related add-ons. It is understood that £5 million of these bonuses are effectively guaranteed, ensuring Manchester City receives at least £80 million from the deal. Savinho is expected to undergo a medical examination before finalising his move to north London.
This acquisition forms part of a broader strategic overhaul at Tottenham, who have already committed more than £200 million to six first-team players this summer. The club previously invested £185 million in midfielders Sandro Tonali and Matheus Fernandes, signing them from Newcastle United and West Ham United respectively. Additionally, Jan Paul van Hecke joined from Brighton for £52 million to replace Cristian Romero, while Marcos Senesi, Andy Robertson, and Martin Dubravka arrived on free transfers.
Savinho, who joined Manchester City in 2024, has had a limited role in the squad, starting only seven of his 24 Premier League appearances last season. During that period, the forward scored one goal and provided two assists. Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has indicated that while Savinho is entitled to fight for a first-team place, the club will not stand in his way if he seeks more regular minutes elsewhere.
Tottenham are also continuing negotiations with Manchester City regarding a separate deal for striker Omar Marmoush, aiming to further strengthen their attacking options. The club’s ability to sustain this level of expenditure is attributed to its strong financial position, having qualified for European competition in 18 of the last 20 seasons. According to the Deloitte Money League, Tottenham have recently leapfrogged Chelsea to become the ninth richest club in the world, with annual revenues of £549.2 million.
The shift in spending strategy follows the departure of Daniel Levy at the start of last season. New leadership has prioritised investing the club’s substantial revenue into the first team to compete at the top level, a move that has been supported by the Premier League’s transition from Profitability and Sustainability Rules to the squad cost ratio model.
