Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Widely reportedDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 21 Aug 2026
Spurs close on Savinho as De Zerbi hints at more signings
Tottenham are closing in on a £85m deal for Manchester City's Savinho, with more arrivals expected.
Player
Savinho
From
Manchester City
To
Tottenham
Fee
Up to £85m
What happened. Tottenham are closing in on a deal for Savinho worth up to £85m, and De Zerbi says the club are 'not finished yet' in the market.
- Omar Marmoush from City is also a developing target.
- Cody Gakpo from Liverpool is wanted.
- Total summer outlay could reach £400m on nine new players.
“I am very happy... they kept their word, kept what they said before I came.”
— Roberto De Zerbi
Spurs face Brentford on Saturday, but Van de Ven and Porro are unavailable.
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