Tottenham Hotspur have stepped up efforts to land both Savinho and Eberechi Eze, with the club narrowing its shortlist as it looks to inject high-impact quality into Thomas Frank’s first season in charge.
Sources indicate Spurs made contact for both players late last week, with the twin pursuits designed to offset the loss of Son Heung-min and cover for James Maddison’s absence through injury.
While Eze has been on the radar for much of the summer, the move for Savinho, currently at Manchester City, has caught many by surprise.
The 20-year-old winger’s name emerged as Spurs weighed alternatives including Jack Grealish and James McAtee. Uncertainty over Savinho’s role in Pep Guardiola’s plans has encouraged Tottenham to explore the possibility of making him a central figure in their project.
Savinho is said to be open to a move to north London, with the prospect of regular minutes proving attractive. The situation bears some resemblance to Julian Alvarez’s unexpected switch to Atlético Madrid last year, where limited game time at City prompted a high-profile exit.
Guardiola reportedly wants to keep Savinho but has a history of allowing departures for players keen on a fresh start.
Eze’s case is more straightforward. Arsenal have kept tabs on the Crystal Palace forward but have hesitated over his fit in their starting XI. Tottenham believe there is room for both Eze and Savinho, and are advancing discussions for each in parallel before deciding on whether to commit to the combined outlay, which is expected to exceed £100m.
Frank has been assured of strong backing in the market, with the aim of pushing Spurs towards the Premier League’s top end and re-establishing themselves as a Champions League force. This week could prove decisive in turning intent into concrete deals.
