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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.

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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Tottenham Hotspur

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)

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...

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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, external, 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., external

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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).

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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.

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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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, external reports that Spurs are eyeing a move to sign France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, 29, from Crystal Palace.

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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.

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?

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Stick with us for all of the breaking transfer news.

We will also have a look at the latest transfer gossip before those Premier League news conferences, the bulk of which will be happening after lunch.

First, let's look in more depth at this morning's big story - Tottenham agreeing an £85m deal for Manchester City's Brazil winger Savinho...

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So plenty of action already in the transfer market after what was a pretty busy Thursday.

Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa had a medical at Arsenal yesterday ahead of his planned £50m-plus move, while Inter Milan agreed a £30m deal for Liverpool's England midfielder Curtis Jones and Tijjani Reijnders completed a £52m move from Manchester City to Saudi Arabian side Al-Qadsiah.

What else could Friday bring as the countdown continues to the start of the new Premier League season?