Tottenham submit opening proposal for Manchester City’s Savinho | OneFootball

Manchester City have seemingly rejected an opening proposal from Tottenham for Brazilian winger Savinho, according to the latest developments.

While Tottenham’s interest has been apparent for only a matter of days, negotiations have now moved into the bidding stage, with Spurs seemingly receiving encouragement that Savinho would be open to a move to North London.

Manchester City, however, remain firm in their own internal valuation and are not prepared to sell unless their demands are met in full for a player they want to keep. The Athletic’s David Ornstein and Guillermo Rai reported earlier on Monday that City are not actively pushing for Savinho’s sale but are willing to listen to offers.

While the player is open to exploring the possibility of a transfer, there has been no formal request from him to leave the Etihad Stadium. Discussions between the clubs have centred on a figure in the region of €50 million, though multiple outlets have indicated City want significantly more.

The Manchester Evening News’ Simon Bajkowski added that City’s stance is that Savinho is worth in excess of £50 million, while The Independent’s Richard Jolly stressed that the club still see the winger as an important asset.

It is also believed that there is an internal view within Manchester City that Savinho’s market value is likely to rise in the coming years, especially given his first performances in English football last season.

According to the information of Fabrizio Romano, a first proposal has already been sent by Tottenham worth €50 million for Brazilian international Savinho, although Manchester City are said to ‘want more’ from a deal.

It is detailed that negotiations remain ongoing, with Manchester City open to selling amid Savinho himself being ‘keen’ on the move to North London, but only on the conditions of Etihad Stadium officials.

If Tottenham choose to return with an improved offer, it is expected to be closer to the figures Manchester City are privately quoting – exceeding €60 million before bonuses are possibly included.

Such a bid could test Manchester City’s resolve, particularly if it arrives well before the end of the summer window, leaving them with time to pursue reinforcements. From Savinho’s perspective, the lure of regular Premier League minutes may play a significant role in his decision-making.

While Manchester City can offer Champions League football and a consistent push for the biggest of honours under Pep Guardiola, the competition for wide attacking roles remains fierce, and a move could guarantee him a more consistent starting role.

With negotiations ongoing, this transfer battle could hinge on Tottenham’s willingness to break their own spending thresholds for the summer.