Tottenham Hotspur are hopeful of sealing a deal to sign Manchester City star Savinho this summer, and he wants to join to play under Roberto De Zerbi, according to Football Insider.

Spurs avoided relegation from the Premier League on the final day of the season thanks to a 1-0 win over Everton, and the club have already agreed two deals to strengthen the squad this summer, with Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi expected to join on a free transfer from Liverpool and Bournemouth, respectively.

But the club are also keen to bolster their forward options heading into the new season to ensure they’re not facing the same predicament again, and the Brazilian has emerged as a target.

Savinho Wants to Sign for Tottenham

Savinho, who has been described as ‘extraordinary’, has struggled to make himself a regular in the Man City team since arriving from Troyes in 2024, and is now understood to be ready to move away in order to play more regularly.

Spurs were keen to sign the 22-year-old last summer, but City pushed to keep him as part of Pep Guardiola’s squad, and convinced him to sign a new long-term contract once the transfer window closed. However, he still managed just 821 minutes of Premier League action this season, and a move away now looks likely.

It’s understood that Savinho is very open to a move to Tottenham this summer, and the prospect of playing under De Zerbi is believed to be a big factor in his thinking.

Enzo Maresca is set to take over at Man City this summer, and it remains to be seen if he views the Brazil international as part of his plans. But with Guardiola gone, it’s believed that one of the biggest hurdles for the deal last year has now been removed.

Savinho is ready to push on his end to make a deal happen as he looks to play more regularly, and Spurs are ready to do what they can to add him to their squad.

Savinho Could Be Ideal De Zerbi Winger

This season, De Zerbi had to make do with limited attacking options due to injuries and stylistic clashes, but he managed to avoid the drop. Now, he will be fully backed in the window, and forwards are likely to be a priority.

Richarlison looks likely to be on the move, while Xavi Simons will be sidelined until 2027 after rupturing his ACL last month. There are also question marks over the long-term fitness of Dejan Kulusevski, and the future of Mathys Tel.

So bringing in a forward like Savinho, who loves to run at opponents and has a lethal left foot, could be the perfect addition for Spurs as they look to get back to being one of the top clubs in the division.

Not long ago, Barcelona were struggling to register their own signings. Last summer, Marcus Rashford had to wait before he could officially become a Barcelona player, held up by La Liga’s strict salary limits at a club that, despite being arguably the biggest in the world, had spent years wrestling with a financial crisis of their own making.

The contrast with what’s happening now couldn’t be more different.

Before the summer transfer window has even officially opened, Barcelona have agreed a deal in principle to sign Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United for £70 million, plus bonuses. The England winger arrived in Barcelona today to undergo a medical ahead of jetting off to represent his country at the World Cup, with his wages set to double to around £300,000 per week.

It’s also emerged that Barca are preparing a straight cash bid in the region of €100 million for Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez. The former Manchester City striker is being lined up as a replacement for the departing Robert Lewandowski.

That’s over £150 million committed before a ball has been kicked in the new season. So how does something like this happen so soon? How has a club that could barely register players 12 months ago suddenly found itself operating with this level of financial freedom?

La Liga’s 1:1 Rule and Why it Works in Barcelona’s Favour

The answer lies in La Liga’s 1:1 financial framework, which dictates that every euro a club generates through player sales or wage reductions can be reinvested into new signings. For several years, Barcelona were firmly on the wrong side of this rule. Now, they’ve finally tipped back into positive territory.

A major factor is the departure of Lewandowski, which is reported to have freed up around €40 million from the wage structure alone. Add to that the revenue streams that come with the club’s return to the Spotify Camp Nou, and the board appear confident that their financial difficulties are firmly in the past, and they’re ready to spend as freely as they wish.

Four Targets, One Ambitious Summer for Barcelona

Gordon and Alvarez are just the beginning. Barcelona are reportedly planning four major moves this summer, with ambitions that recall the £316 million spent in the 2017/18 window, four years before their financial issues led to the departure of Lionel Messi, when Philippe Coutinho and Ousmane Dembele were signed.

Rashford, despite Gordon’s arrival, is expected to remain at the club, with discussions over a permanent deal set to continue in the summer. Portuguese defender Joao Cancelo, who was on loan at the Camp Nou last season, is also expected to sign permanently. And a deal for his fellow countryman Bernardo Silva, who leaves Man City as a free agent this summer, is believed to be 90% done, meaning three former City players could line up for Barcelona next season.

Finally, a new centre-back is understood to be high on the agenda, though the identity of that target may depend on whether Jules Kounde departs over the summer. If he does, attention could switch to a new full-back instead, with Denzel Dumfries reportedly among the options being considered, who has reportedly been offered to clubs for just £21 million.

Crystal Palace are keen to hire Coventry City manager Frank Lampard should Andoni Iraola reject their offer, although they also have other managers on their shortlist, according to BBC journalist Sami Mokbel.

Crystal Palace and Coventry City both enjoyed outstanding seasons for different reasons, with both ending on a high for the two clubs.

Oliver Glasner would have been disappointed to lead the Eagles to a 15th-placed finish in his final season in charge at Selhurst Park before leaving on the expiry of his contract, but he secured Europa League football for the club as they won the Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday night.

The south Londoners beat the Spanish side 1-0 in the final in Leipzig, to finish his reign with another major trophy and participation in a higher-quality European competition next term.

The trophy adds to the FA Cup and Community Shield the Eagles have already won under the Austrian in the last 12 months, but now they must secure his replacement as they look to prepare for a big 2026-27 campaign.

Meanwhile, Coventry stormed to the Championship title and will return to the Premier League for the first time since they were relegated in 2001.

Crystal Palace Waiting on Andoni Iraola Answer

According to BBC Sport, Crystal Palace have identified Iraola as the man they want to replace the outgoing Glasner.

The Spaniard has just left Bournemouth in similar circumstances to the Austrian, having chosen to leave at the expiry of his contract after leading the club to Europa League football.

Palace have made an offer to the 43-year-old that includes significant influence over the club’s recruitment operation, and they are said to want an answer from him by the end of the weekend.

The Eagles believe they have done all they can to convince Iraola to join them ahead of the likes of AC Milan, who have also held talks with the Spaniard, with his approval the final step needed.

Crystal Palace Identify Frank Lampard as Plan B Option

Should Iraola say no to Palace, then club chiefs are ready to turn to Lampard instead.

The former Chelsea boss has admirers in the boardroom at Selhurst Park, with his stock rising even more after a dominant Championship campaign with Coventry.

There is optimism in the corridors at Palace that the ‘outstanding’ LMA Manager of the Year would be open to joining them before next season despite just winning promotion to the Premier League with the Sky Blues, although taking him away from his contract at Coventry could prove to be difficult.

Palace have other names on their shortlist too, including another newly-promoted manager in Kieran McKenna of Ipswich Town, who has continually been linked with Premier League jobs after his previous spell in the top flight with the Tractor Boys.

Among the other names they have discussed are Sean Dyche, Thomas Frank and Pierre Sage, with the former two currently without a job and Sage having led Lens to a second-place finish in Ligue 1 last term.