Fabrizio Romano says Sandro Tonali is already signed off for Tottenham, with the official club statement now the last step. The same update leaves Savinho as the harder negotiation, because Manchester City's price and stance are still unresolved. Tottenham have already made five signings before the Tonali announcement, and this one is set to be their record move.

Tonali is ready for the announcement

Romano’s line on Tonali is clear enough. He said, "All documents are signed between Tottenham and Newcastle for Sandro Tonali. Club statement, next step as Tonali will become #THFC record signing."

He also said, "The contracts, medical, paperwork and every part of the agreement have been completed. The timing of the official announcement is entirely down to the club."

That is the cleanest part of Tottenham’s business. The signing is done, the paperwork is done, and the only remaining step is the club statement. It also lands after a messy season for Spurs, who finished 17th in the Premier League with 41 points.

The club have not exactly stood still either. Andy Robertson, Marcos Senesi, Martin Dubravka, Jan Paul van Hecke and Mateus Fernandes were already through the door before Tonali was announced.

Savinho still needs a deal with Manchester City

Savinho is the one Tottenham still have to work on. Romano’s update said, "But the deal is still on. Tottenham have not stopped thinking about Savinho."

He added, "The timeline will depend on several factors, including Manchester City's position and the transfer fee."

That is where the chase gets difficult. Tottenham want him, and the player wants the move, but Manchester City are still the side controlling the pace of talks. Earlier reports put the asking price at around £60m, and the club finished second in the Premier League in 2025, which is enough leverage for a drawn-out negotiation.

Savinho’s league output also gives Tottenham a reason to keep pressing. He made 24 Premier League appearances last season, with one goal and two assists. The talent is obvious enough, but the fee still looks like the main hurdle.

Romano’s latest update points to a split in Tottenham’s transfer work. Tonali is basically waiting for the announcement. Savinho is still waiting for the market to move.

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