Regarding the progress of Manchester City forward Savinho's transfer to Tottenham Hotspur, a key senior official at the Citizens has blocked the deal from happening.
Manchester City are currently firmly rejecting all offers for Savinho. Although the player himself is open to joining Tottenham—especially as Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou has promised him a key role and regular playing time, which Savinho is satisfied with—he has not pressured the club, waiting for negotiations between the two sides.
The core reason for the deal's stagnation lies in internal disagreements at City: some senior officials and board members strongly oppose the sale. This caution stems largely from the previous sale of Cole Palmer to Chelsea, which has become a lingering regret for the management. Decision-makers fear that letting go of Savinho, who also has huge potential and impressed last season, could lead to a repeat of past mistakes, advocating for another season to observe his development. Although
Tottenham have not given up on negotiations, City have not yet opened the door for his departure.
Thus, as of today, a highly influential figure on Manchester City's board is saying "no" to Savinho's departure.
Notably, Savinho's future directly impacts City's Plan B. Only if he leaves will Real Madrid winger Rodrygo become the Citizens' top target. But for now, things remain quiet regarding Rodrygo and City, as if Savinho does not move to Tottenham, City will not pursue Rodrygo. In the event that the situation between Savinho and Tottenham changes, Rodrygo is City's primary target.
