Manchester City attacker Savinho was heavily linked with a move away from the club during the summer transfer window.
According to a report from The Athletic, Savinho is now close to signing a new contract with Manchester City, only a year after he arrived in a €40 million deal. Tottenham were hoping to sign the Brazilian international, and the development is a huge blow for them.
The Manchester City sensation has decided to commit his future despite his relentless links with Tottenham. He was struggling for regular game time at the Premier League club and therefore he was ready to move to Tottenham during the summer transfer window. It will be interesting to see if he can hold down a regular starting spot now.
The 21-year-old attacker needs to play regularly at this stage of his career. Sitting on the bench at a big club will be detrimental to his development as a player. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. It seems that Tottenham will now have to move on to other targets.
Spurs could use more quality and depth in the attacking unit, and Savinho would have been a quality addition. The Brazilian has shown his quality with Manchester City during his cameos, and he has previously impressed in La Liga. There is no doubt that he would have improved Tottenham going forward.
Manchester City needed to keep Savinho
Meanwhile, Manchester City are lacking in depth in the attacking unit as well, and it is no surprise that they have blocked his exit, as they did in the summer. They are now looking to tie him down to a new long-term deal so that they can keep him at the club.
The Brazilian attacker will be desperate for game time, and it remains to be seen whether he can convince Guardiola to give him regular opportunities. There is no doubt that the technically-gifted attacker has the quality to succeed in the Premier League. With the right guidance, he could develop into a key player for Manchester City.
Meanwhile, Tottenham should look to invest in a quality striker when the transfer window opens in January. They have adequate creative depth in the side, but a reliable goalscorer could make a big difference. Recent reports have linked Spurs with Harry Kane.
