In what might be the final plot-point in a now two-week long transfer saga, it appears that Tottenham have failed to capture the signing of Brazilian winger Savinho, as Manchester City have reiterated to them that the player is not for sale. This report by Fabrizio Romano is in line with earlier reports from Guillem Balagué on August 18th, indicating that all ensuing updates to the saga have been attempts by Tottenham to test City’s will.
🚨🇧🇷 Manchester City have informed Tottenham today that are not changing their position on Savinho.#MCFC have no intention to let him go, not even for fee over €70m — seen as key player for the season and for future.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 27, 2025
This also blocks any chance of Rodrygo to Man City. pic.twitter.com/ie6B1Xlekv
Another transfer miss for Spurs
This acts as yet another transfer target that Tottenham have failed to acquire, following the hijacking of their purchase of Eberechi Eze by their North London rivals Arsenal, as well as the sudden cancellation of their deal to bring in Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest. Spurs will be hopeful to find an alternative target quickly, especially given there are only a few days left in the window. One has to question the efficacy of spending two weeks chasing a player whose club was not interested in selling, and Tottenham may find themselves an attacker short of what they would like as a result of this misjudgement.
Conclusion
Manchester City will be happy to put the speculation behind them, especially since it has seemingly kept the player out of their squad for the first two match-days of the season. Savinho was a consistent part of what was a very inconsistent season for Manchester City last season, making 29 league appearances and leading the club in assists in the league with 8. It also shuts down any idea of the club signing out-of-favour Real Madrid winger Rodrygo. Spurs will be very disappointed to miss out on yet another target, and will need to pivot very quickly if they are to get another deal over the line in the coming days.
