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Man City Stand Firm on Savinho as Spurs Interest Ends

City Refuse to Consider Sale

According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City have informed Tottenham that their stance on Savinho remains unchanged, ruling out any possibility of a transfer. “Manchester City have no intention to let him go, not even for a fee over €70m,” Romano reported, underlining the Brazilian’s importance.

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Future Plans for Savinho

Savinho is regarded as a “key player for the season and for future” at City, making any negotiations with Spurs redundant. The club’s decision also removes any chance of Rodrygo joining City this summer, with squad plans now settled.

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For Tottenham fans, this update will feel like another reminder of the gap in power between clubs in the Premier League. Spurs’ interest in Savinho reflected a desire to add dynamism and flair to Thomas Frank’s squad, but City’s hardline stance shows they are unwilling to weaken their depth, especially for a player seen as crucial for both the present and future.

Fans may be frustrated by how quickly the move was shut down. Spurs supporters, already craving attacking reinforcements to complement their new-look forward line, may see this as a missed opportunity to make a statement signing. The fact that City refused even to consider offers over €70m highlights how highly they value Savinho and how tough it will be for Tottenham to compete at that level.

Rodrygo’s blocked move to City also changes little for Spurs, who may have hoped the Brazilian’s availability would create an opportunity in the market. Instead, the focus may now shift to more realistic targets as Deadline Day nears.

Tottenham have improved under Frank, but this saga reinforces the challenge of building a squad capable of competing with financially dominant rivals like City. For supporters, this rejection feels like a missed chance to add a young star who could elevate Spurs’ ambitions both domestically and in Europe.