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Tottenham close on City duo Savinho and Marmoush
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The gist
Tottenham agreed an £85m deal for Manchester City winger Savinho. The move pushes Spurs' summer spending past £300m as they also chase Omar Marmoush.
Background
Tottenham have been pursuing Savinho since last summer, when they failed with a bid. The Brazilian winger joined City in 2022 but struggled to establish himself under Pep Guardiola. Spurs have already spent heavily this summer, and the Savinho deal is part of a broader plan to add multiple forwards before the transfer deadline.
How it unfolded
- Aug 19, 2026The Athletic reported Tottenham were working on deals for Savinho and Omar Marmoush from Manchester City.
- Aug 20, 2026Sky Sports reported Spurs were in talks for both players, with Savinho ready to join but City wanting a replacement first.
- Aug 21, 2026Multiple sources confirmed Tottenham agreed a deal worth up to £85m for Savinho, with a medical pending; talks for Marmoush continue.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Tottenham have agreed a deal worth up to £85 million for Savinho, sources told ESPN.
- Analysts
- The deal represents a record sale for Man City, eclipsing the £82m package for Julian Alvarez in 2024.
- Caution
- City will want to replace Savinho and Marmoush, and talks are still progressing for Marmoush with no agreement yet.
Still unverified
The exact fee structure for Savinho varies by source: BBC reports £75m plus £10m add-ons, while The Guardian and ESPN report £85m total. The Marmoush deal is still unconfirmed.