Tottenham suffer potential defeat in Savinho pursuit despite ‘advanced talks’
As Tottenham Hotspur continue to step up their pursuit of Manchester City star Savinho, contrasting reports have presented very different versions of events.
It was only a couple of days ago that reports first emerged that Spurs are eyeing a move for Savinho, and the deal appears to have moved very swiftly over the last 48 hours.
According to reports, Tottenham’s first offer of £43m for Savinho has been turned down, but the negotiations between the two clubs are continuing.
Various sources indicate that Savinho is keen on joining Spurs as he wants regular game time leading into a World Cup year.
Tottenham may have hit a dead end with Savinho despite reports
Football Insider have now revealed that the negotiations between the two Premier League giants over the Brazilian are ‘progressing quickly’. The report describes the talks over the 21-year-old as being ‘advanced’, which would fill Tottenham Hotspur fans with optimism.
The outlet says that Man City are reluctant to sell Savinho, having signed him from Girona just a year ago. However, Pep Guardiola’s men will not stand in the player’s way if he wants to make a move to North London.
Unfortunately, this positive report has been followed by a negative one.
The Athletic report via their Transfer Deal Sheet feature that Tottenham approached Man City about signing Savinho for a package worth around €50m on Monday. However, City do not want to sell the Brazilian and regard the matter as closed.
What does this mean for Spurs interest in Nico Paz?
It was previously reported that Tottenham are considering a move for Como starlet Nico Paz, who has had an outstanding debut season in Serie A since his switch from Real Madrid last summer.
However, this update from Football Insider says that Spurs have abandoned their pursuit of Paz after stepping up talks over Savinho.
It is explained that Thomas Frank’s men are particularly keen on the Man City star, as although he is a winger by trade, he is seen as someone who can operate as a number ten if required.
It remains to be seen whether Spurs remain cool on Paz even if the Savinho interest hits a dead end.
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