Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a £86m deal to sign Manchester City winger Savinho, according to reports coming out of the winger’s home country.

Tottenham have been pursuing the Brazil international all summer, having failed to land him 12 months ago, but they have struggled to make a quick breakthrough in negotiations with their Premier League rivals.

Fabrizio Romano told GIVEMESPORT’s Market Madness podcast on Wednesday that Roberto De Zerbi wants to add three attacking players to his squad before the September 1 transfer deadline, with Savinho one of three names on their priority list.

David Ornstein also revealed on Wednesday that Spurs are also in talks with City over a move for striker Omar Marmoush, as the north London outfit look to wrap up a double raid on the eight-time Premier League champions.

Even if they sign both Savinho and Marmoush, Tottenham also want to add Liverpool attacker Cody Gakpo to their frontline as well, as they look to soar up the standings after finishing 17th in successive seasons.

According to Brazilian outlet Ge Globo, Spurs are now closing in on a record-breaking deal to sign Savinho from City in a deal worth €100m (£86m).

The deal is expected to go through this week, with Tottenham now facing a race against time to register the 22-year-old in time for him to face Brentford in their opening league match of the season on Saturday.

The fee is a record sale for City, whose current highest is the €75m they got when they sold Julian Alvarez to Atletico Madrid.

The report adds that the expectation is that the Brazilian will soon get the green light to travel for a medical, while Spurs also hope to wrap up a deal for Marmoush.

Huge Fee, but Savinho Might Just be Worth it

While Savinho is yet to show up in the Premier League on a consistent basis, there is something about him that suggests he could explode at any minute at this level of football.

There is a reason why City signed him in the first place, why Pep Guardiola was often glowing in his admiration for the young Brazilian, and why Tottenham have tried to sign him for more than 12 months.

Speaking about Savinho in August 2025, Guardiola said:

Guardiola clearly knows a player when he sees one, and injury issues certainly didn’t help Savinho last season as he looked to make a big breakthrough in City’s first team.

Nevertheless, the Brazilian did register 13 assists in his first campaign in the Premier League, and if he can begin to reproduce that form for Spurs he could be a huge addition to their frontline.

A speedy dribble who can play on either flank, the versatile forward looks to be the perfect player for De Zerbi’s system, and shows why Spurs have pushed for so long to get a deal over the line.

£86m seems like a lot right now, but if Savinho fulfills his potential it could be seen as a great deal in a few years time.

Liverpool are now unlikely to pursue their interest in PSG forward Ibrahim Mbaye as journalist Simon Jones provides an update on the Bradley Barcola situation.

It’s no secret that Liverpool want to sign another winger during the summer transfer window as they look to find a long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah.

Victor Munoz was brought to the club earlier in the window, but Liverpool remain in the market to sign another in the coming weeks.

Liverpool have been fairly quiet in comparison to a lot of Premier League clubs this summer, but there’s still plenty of time remaining for the Merseyside outfit.

It was a disappointing 25-26 season for the Reds, so it will be a busy few weeks in the market for Andoni Iraola’s side.

One player they might not be looking to buy now is PSG winger Mbaye, with journalist Jones reporting that they are unlikely to pursue their interest.

The Reds did make an exploratory move to potentially secure his signature, but they are unlikely to go to the next stage.

Jones confirms that Liverpool are continuing to discuss a move to sign Mbaye’s team-mate Barcola.

Barcola is certainly someone who is further ahead of Mbaye in their development at the moment, so it wouldn’t be a surprise if they go all out to secure his signature.

How Liverpool could line up this weekend

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Liverpool are preparing to face Newcastle in their Premier League opener this weekend.

As it stands, Liverpool have only brought in Munoz to strengthen their forward options, while Hugo Ekitike is currently out injured.

How Liverpool could line up remains to be seen, and it will be interesting to see whether the likes of youngster Rio Ngumoha are given an opportunity to impress.

Isak is likely to start through the centre of attack, considering their lack of centre-forward options.

We could see Munoz and Gakpo as the wide options, although Ngumoha will undoubtedly be pushing for a starting spot.

Arsenal host Coventry City in the opening Premier League match of the 2026/27 season at the Emirates Stadium on Friday night as Mikel Arteta’s side begin the defence of their crown.

The Gunners are hoping to win back-to-back league titles for the first time since the 1930s, and avoiding an upset against a newly promoted side on opening night will be a challenging initial test for them. Meanwhile, Frank Lampard’s Sky Blues will be playing their first top-flight match since 2001, and they’ve not been granted the most welcoming of return fixtures.

GIVEMESPORT has taken a look at the team news for both sides and how they could line up on Friday…

Arsenal Team News

Arsenal have two major injury concerns heading into the new season. William Saliba is expected to miss the first few months of the campaign after his long-standing back issue hit its breaking point during the World Cup. While the Frenchman has avoided surgery, he’s partway through a lengthy spell of rehabilitation.

Meanwhile, Jurrien Timber missed the summer tournament in North America altogether as he fights his way back from a groin issue. Speaking to the media (via Arsenal.com) prior to Arsenal’s Community Shield clash with Manchester City, Arteta provided an update on the Dutchman’s situation.

Predicted Arsenal XI

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Arsenal comfortably dispatched City at the Millennium Stadium last week, and Arteta is likely to roll out an almost identical starting eleven to the one he deployed in Wales.

The Gunners are closing in on the signing of Ezri Konsa, although the England international certainly won’t be through the door in time to feature against Coventry. That means Ben White and Cristhian Mosquera will retain their places, while Riccardo Calafiori is likely to be selected over Piero Hincapie again.

In midfield, Myles Lewis-Skelly’s exceptional performance against the Citizens may earn him a start again alongside Bruno Guimaraes. Declan Rice may be slowly integrated back into the side following his excursions with England over the summer.

Bukayo Saka for Noni Madueke could be the one change Arteta makes. The Gunners’ talisman played just 30 minutes during pre-season, all of which came in the Community Shield, but should be ready to play somewhere between a half and an hour on Friday.

• Predicted Arsenal XI: Raya, White, Mosquera, Gabriel, Calafiori, Guimaraes, Lewis-Skelly, Odegaard, Saka, Havertz, Tzolis.

Coventry Team News

Lampard has a number of injury issues to contend with heading to N5. Midfielder Jack Rudoni has been suffering with a long-term shoulder problem and is subsequently a doubt for the trip to the Emirates. Meanwhile, wide man Ephron Mason-Clark and number eight Frank Onyeka are both doubts due to minor injuries sustained during pre-season.

Prolific striker Haji Wright has a suspected thigh strain and has been ruled out of the game on Friday, while defender Luke Woolfenden is also unavailable.

Speaking to the media last week, Lampard provided an update on two doubtful players…

Predicted Coventry XI

Lampard is expected to persist with the 4-3-3 system that earned his side promotion to the top flight. Carl Rushworth will start in goal, while new signing Aurele Amenda is expected to make his debut alongside Bobby Thomas at the heart of the Sky Blues’ defence.

Milan van Ewijk and Jay Dasilva will be rewarded for their strong Championship seasons, as will midfielder Matt Grimes. If Onyeka proves to be unavailable, Victor Torp could start in the middle of the park next to new addition Caleb Yirenkyi.

Tatsuhiro Sakamoto and Louma Tchaouna will flank Ellis Simms in the forward line.

Predicted Coventry XI: Rushworth, Van Ewijk, Amenda, Thomas, Dasilva, Grimes, Torp, Yirenkyi, Sakamoto, Simms, Tchaouna