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  1. Get Involved - 'I wanted Savinho to work'

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    As a City season ticket holder I wanted Savinho to work but he never managed to make a mark, seemed to lack confidence. If this can change he can be a good player, but for the money being reported it's a no-brainer for City to sell.

    Paul, Preston

    Spending £300million on players this summer won't guarantee Spurs doing any better this season than last. The players they're bringing in are very overrated. Both Savinho and Marmoush were fringe/squad players at City, and I don't expect them to finish much higher than mid table.

    Rob, Huddersfield

    A good signing, but a bit pricey. Will hopefully add something a bit different to the attack. Need someone through the middle but ultimately there is sign of intent to get the club back up the table and into Europe again. Can't wait to see how comes next.

    The Spurs Guru, Stoke

  2. Manchester City signed Savinho on the back of that impressive campaign for Girona, but the Brazilian was unable to establish himself as an automatic starter and was never given a consistent run in the first team...

  3. Savinho's breakout campaign at Girona

    Mohamed Moallim
    BBC Sport

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    Savinho's reputation was built during a breakout 2023-24 campaign with Girona, where he was on loan from Troyes, when he became one of La Liga's most dangerous ball carriers.

    He featured in 37 league matches as Girona secured Champions League qualification for the first time, registering nine goals and eight assists across his various attacking roles.

    Savinho also led La Liga for:

    • Successful take-ons (104)
    • Progressive carries (181)
    • Goal-creating actions (25)
    • Expected assists (9.9)

    He also ranked second for passes into the penalty area and progressive carrying distance.

    Most of his best work came from the left. Girona used him there in 27 matches, during which he scored five goals and supplied six assists, although he also featured centrally and from the right.

  4. Get Involved - 'No one will worry about the fee if it works out'

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    Is the Savinho price too high? Of course it is. Is he the right player for Spurs? The management team think so. Should the club back the manager and have they got the funds? Yes. So buy him! No one will worry about the fee if it works out.

    David, Lincolnshire

  5. My best position is right wing - Savinho

    When signing for Manchester City in July 2024, Savinho explained what he believed was his best position.

    The Brazilian said: "I can play on the left, on the right. I can play inside too, but my best position, the one I like playing the most, is playing on the right wing.”

    He added: "I’m a Brazilian who likes to play on the front foot, to be happy, to play joyful football. I like playing one against one, making assists, scoring goals too, and helping the team. My main characteristic, what I like the most, is being happy and getting fans up off their seats."

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  6. What forward options do Spurs have?

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    Centre forward:

    • Richarlison
    • Dominic Solanke
    • Dane Scarlett

    Right wing:

    • Mohammed Kudus

    Left wing:

    • Mathys Tel
    • Wilson Odobert (ACL injury)
    • Mikey Moore

    Attacking midfield:

    • James Maddison
    • Dejan Kulusevski
    • Xavi Simons (ACL injury)

  7. One look at the forwards available to Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi and it is clear that he is lacking in options on the wings...

  8. Get Involved - Man City 'laughing all the way to the bank'

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    Selling Savinho for up to £85million, City are laughing all the way to the bank. Struggled to get minutes on the pitch and didn’t impress when he did.

    Ben, London

  9. Man City eye Elias but warned off Wharton - Gossip

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    With Savinho on his way to Spurs, Enzo Maresca is seeking reinforcements at left wing.

    Brazilian winger Allan Elias has emerged as a prime target and, according to ESPN, City are in talks to sign the 22-year-old from Palmeiras.

    The club have reportedly also enquired about the availability of Adam Wharton, but Crystal Palace want to keep the 22-year-old England midfielder, according to the Sun.

  10. Get Involved - Is this good for Man City?

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    I don't think that there will be one City fan who does not believe this is a magnificent deal for City. Savinho flattered to deceive every time he played.

    Neil, Altrincham

    Ridiculous fee. City must be very pleased with that.

    Andrew, Blandford Forum

    So, City buy the player from themselves for a cut price, he has a very average Premier League season, and his value trebles. Either Spurs have been mugged or it's very clever management by City.

    Rod, Newton Abbot

  11. Spurs' summer spending to pass £300m

    Brentford v Tottenham (Sat, 17:30 BST)

    Tottenham Hotspur

    Savinho's arrival will push Spurs' spending this summer past £300m, although they have recouped about £140m through the sales of Cristian Romero, Djed Spence and Luka Vuskovic.

    Tottenham kick off their Premier League campaign at Brentford on Saturday (17:30 BST), while Manchester City host Bournemouth on Sunday (14:00 BST).

  12. Get Involved - 'Why are players' values going up after underwhelming?'

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    What I don't understand is how players' values are going up, after showing that they may not be good enough. How is Savinho worth nearly double what they paid, after underwhelming on the pitch? Chelsea want £60mil plus for Delap or Jackson, who've both shown they're not worth it either.

    Dan, Cambridge

  13. Get Involved - 'It will take time to fall into place'

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    Savinho is another great signing for Spurs, but it's going to take time for all of this to fall into place. So patience is needed.

    Peter, Ireland

  14. Savinho's struggles in two seasons at Man City

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    Manchester City signed Brazil winger Savinho from French side Troyes in July 2024 on a five-year contract in a deal worth 40m euros (£30.8m).

    The then 20-year-old hadstarred on loan at Girona in the previous season, scoring 11 goals and weighing in with 10 assists in 41 appearances as they finished third in La Liga.

    Both Girona and Troyes are part of the City Football Group.

    He has since scored seven goals and added 16 assists in 84 games for City, but struggled for form and game time last season, scoring once in 24 league appearances.

    Savinho also added three goals in five appearances in the domestic cups in the 2025-26 campaign.

  15. Poll: What do you think about £85m fee for Savinho?

    Martin described the fee agreed by Tottenham for Manchester City winger Savinho as "absolute madness".

    Do you think the Brazilian is worth £85m?

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  16. Get Involved - 'Madness' to spend that much on Savinho

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    Absolute madness to spend that much on Savinho. More evidence of Spurs inflating the market this summer. Great sale for City though, getting a big profit off a fringe player.

    Martin, London

  17. Spurs also interested in Mateta - Gossip

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    After agreeing a deal for Manchester City winger Savinho, Tottenham are also looking at other possible options up front.

    We have told you about talks with City over Egypt forward Omar Marmoush, but Football Insider reports that Spurs are eyeing a move to sign France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, 29, from Crystal Palace.

  18. Marmoush talks 'progressing positively'

    Sami Mokbel
    BBC Sport Senior football correspondent

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    Having spent a combined £185m on midfielders Mateus Fernandes from West Ham and Sandro Tonali from Newcastle, Tottenham head coach Roberto de Zerbi has been looking to strengthen his side's attack.

    Sources are telling us that talks for Savinho's Manchester City team-mate Omar Marmoush are progressing positively.

    The Egypt forward, a £59m signing from Eintracht Frankfurt in 2025, fell down the pecking order at City last season.

    Spurs also remain interested in Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, but it is unclear whether they could finance a deal for the Netherlands attacker as well as moves for Marmoush and Savinho.

  19. Get Involved - 'Spurs fans deserve this after years of penny-pinching'

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    A deal for Savinho and Marmoush, to join the likes of Tonali and Fernandes (who have shown flashes of excellence in pre-season), is massive. And it doesn’t look like we’ve finished there either. Say what you like, Spurs fans have deserved this after years of penny-pinching.

    Nicholas, Knaresborough

  20. Get Involved - what's your view on the Savinho deal?

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    So what do we think about that move?

    A good signing for Tottenham?

    A good sale for Manchester City?

    What do we think of the fee, which could rise to £85m?

    As ever, send us your views via the 'Get Involved' button.

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