Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionFootball.LondonUnverified source· 14 Aug 2026
Maresca clears up Savinho absence amid Spurs interest
Tottenham chase the City winger, but his missed training was just illness, says the boss.
Player
Savinho
Position
Winger
Current club
Manchester City
Linked club
Tottenham
Reported fee
£65m-£85m
What happened. Savinho missed training, sparking transfer speculation, but Maresca said he was ill and would be assessed.
- Spurs have pursued the Brazilian for over a year.
- Savinho is keen on the move to north London.
- City may need a replacement before letting him go.
“He was not part of the session [on Thursday], he was a little bit ill.”
— Enzo Maresca
Maresca will decide on Savinho's availability for the Community Shield after assessing him in training.
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