According to sources, Manchester City is exploring alternative options for its squad due to increasing expectations that Savinho will leave the club in the coming weeks. Tottenham identified Savinho as a key target last year and continues to see him as a good fit to add creativity and attacking threat to the team.

The club is determined to significantly upgrade its squad during this transfer window. Tottenham believes it has a genuine opportunity to close the gap with the teams that secured Champions League qualification last season, provided it can secure high-quality additions early enough for new signings to settle into the team before competitive action begins.

The North London club views early business as a major advantage, with manager De Zerbi eager to work with new arrivals throughout pre-season to establish tactical cohesion ahead of what is expected to be a demanding campaign.

While Spurs have immediate priorities, their recruitment plans will not stop with this current push. They are also exploring the possibility of signing a central midfielder and a striker as part of a wider squad overhaul.

Tottenham is showing clear intent to make this one of the most ambitious transfer windows in years.