English Premier League
Savinho misses Manchester City training amid Tottenham Hotspur transfer links
Savinho was absent from Manchester City training on Thursday as speculation continued to grow over a possible move to Tottenham Hotspur.
The Brazilian winger missed the session because of illness, according to sources inside Manchester City. His absence came at a time when Tottenham are hoping to sign the 22-year-old, with reports suggesting the player has again made clear his desire to join the London club.
The Sun reported that Tottenham are keen to reach an agreement for Savinho. Sources close to Manchester City are also understood to have confirmed that the player wants to leave the club and move to Spurs.
Savinho’s latest stance could leave Manchester City facing a difficult decision over one of their attacking options. Tottenham continue to apply pressure in an attempt to complete the transfer, while the player’s position appears to have become increasingly clear.
Although his failure to take part in Thursday’s training was attributed to illness, the timing of his absence has drawn attention because of the ongoing links with Tottenham. There is no suggestion in the information reported that the missed session was directly related to transfer negotiations.
Savinho is said to have reiterated his wish to move to Tottenham during the course of this week. That reported intention places further focus on Manchester City’s position as the two clubs consider whether a deal can be reached.
The winger joined Manchester City in the summer of 2024 and is under contract until 2031. His long-term agreement means the club retain a strong contractual position, but Tottenham’s continued efforts and the player’s reported preference could make the situation more complicated.
For now, Savinho’s absence is being explained by illness, while the transfer speculation surrounding him continues. Tottenham remain interested in securing his signature, and Manchester City must decide how to respond to the player’s reported wish to leave.
The situation centres on whether the Premier League clubs can reach an agreement and whether Manchester City are prepared to part with an attacking player who has a contract running through 2031. Until then, Savinho remains a Manchester City player, despite the renewed reports linking him with Tottenham Hotspur.
