Tottenham have reactivated talks to sign Savinho this summer after last summer's move collapsed. Newcastle are also monitoring him, and the winger's situation at Manchester City is the real reason the door has opened again. Fabrizio Romano said Savinho has had a difficult season at City and wants to play on a regular basis.

Why the move has reopened

Romano's update was blunt: "This season for Savinho at Man City has not been easy. He wants to play on a regular basis." He also said Savinho is appreciated by Newcastle. That matters because this is not just Spurs trying their luck again, it is a player who appears open to a switch and another Premier League club ready to stay in the race.

The numbers back up the sense that his role has not been settled. Savinho made 24 Premier League appearances in 2025 and 7 UEFA Champions League appearances. He started just 14 matches across all competitions this season, including only 7 in the Premier League. Manchester City signed him from Troyes for £30.8 million in June 2024.

Why Spurs and Newcastle are both in it

Romano also said: "Understand Tottenham have now reactivated talks to sign Savinho this summer. Initial discussions underway after last summer deal was on, then collapsed as Man City decided not to sell. Savio, open to the move. Newcastle also monitoring him." That is the clearest sign yet that this is a live transfer race, not just background noise.

The attraction is easy enough to see. Tottenham finished 17th in the Premier League with 38 points from 37 matches and are expected to invest across multiple windows. Newcastle finished 11th with 49 points from 37 matches, so they have their own reasons to keep adding attacking quality. The fee debate will matter, with reports ranging from around £60m to closer to £70m, but the bigger point is simpler: Savinho wants minutes, and City may have to decide whether his place in the squad is worth holding onto.

If the talks keep moving, this will become less about speculation and more about whether Spurs can edge out Newcastle for a winger who does not look settled at City. The next step is whether Tottenham turn the renewed interest into a formal bid.

Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 6 outlets. How we work →