Man City’s contingency plan for Savinho exit revealed after Tottenham see transfer interest snubbed

Manchester City transfer had reportedly chalked up a contingency plan for Savinho’s exit if the winger had left for Tottenham. Manager Thomas Frank had identified the 21-year-old as a priority signing, and Spurs tabled a bold £43 million ($58m) bid in the hope of luring him to north London. But City weren’t biting. From the very start of talks, the message was clear: Savinho was not for sale.

Spurs’ bid of £43m for Savinho was rejectedCity shortlisted Barcola as a backup planWinger expected back for Manchester derby