“Fabrizio Romano Drops BOMBSHELL: Tottenham’s Transfer Hopes SHATTERED in Soul-Crushing Blow!”
Tottenham Hotspur managed to secure two of the most exciting attacking signings of the summer transfer window, bringing in winger Mohammed Kudus and attacking midfielder Xavi Simons.
Both players are still young, with plenty of room to grow, and Spurs are hopeful they can evolve into world-class stars over the next five years.
Alongside those headline arrivals, the club also strengthened in midfield by securing Joao Palhinha on loan from Bayern Munich.
The Portuguese international’s defensive qualities add balance to Tottenham’s attacking flair. However, despite these smart moves, Spurs ultimately fell short of addressing every key need.
The glaring hole in the squad remains on the left wing following the departure of club legend Son Heung-min, who made the switch to the United States this summer.
Tottenham had been heavily linked with Manchester City’s 21-year-old winger Savinho, but as negotiations developed, City appeared increasingly reluctant to let him go.
Many believe that reluctance stemmed from viewing Tottenham as a rising rival, which made parting with the talented Brazilian even less appealing.
Supporters initially held out hope that Savinho might become available in the January transfer window, especially since his playing time under Pep Guardiola has been limited early in the 2025/26 campaign. Yet those hopes have now been dashed.
Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Manchester City are close to tying Savinho down to a new long-term deal, with negotiations reportedly in their final stages.
Despite Tottenham making two formal approaches for him in the summer, the player is set to commit his future to the Etihad Stadium.
This development represents a major setback for Spurs. Not only does it indicate Savinho’s intention to fight for a role under Guardiola, but it also means that even if City were to consider selling him after an extension, his transfer value would only rise further.
Manchester City would no longer be under pressure to cash in quickly.
As a result, Tottenham must now turn their attention to alternative options. One name already on their radar is Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman, who has impressed as both a left winger and center forward.
Lookman offers a greater immediate goal threat, but at 27, he is older than Savinho and lacks the same long-term potential.
For Spurs, missing out on their dream target feels like a significant opportunity lost.
