Spurs have already signed a left winger this summer in Mathys Tel<\/a>. However, he had been on loan since January, so Spurs are technically no stronger in that position than last season. On top of this, Heung-min Son<\/a> moved to LAFC, while Spurs opted not to sign Timo Werner on a permanent deal.<\/p>\n It looked as though Spurs would secure another attacking player to operate on the left flank and Savinho<\/a> emerged as the top candidate. It was recently reported that Manchester City have told Pep Guardiola the club should cash in on Savinho<\/a>. The Brazilian wants the move and he is not a nailed-on starter.<\/p>\n The news that Man City were open to the prospect of offloading Savinho now appears to have been contradicted by one of the biggest football journalists out there.<\/p>\n Manchester City have decided Savinho is to stay <\/p>\n That kills any possibility of Rodrygo joining City (Real Madrid did not get an offer for him as it was depending on Savinho leaving) pic.twitter.com\/RAaLDSAJh4<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) August 18, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n Guillem Balague<\/a> has claimed that City have decided Savinho is no longer for sale. This means Pep Guardiola\u2019s men will not sign Rodrygo<\/a> from Real Madrid, another player to have been linked with Tottenham this summer. The reason is that the LaLiga outfit were only likely to receive a bid if Savinho joined Spurs. <\/p>\n Manchester City hold the power in negotiations because Savinho was only signed last summer. The 21-year-old still has four years remaining on his contract, so even if he were to push for a move, his team have little reason to give in to his demands.<\/p>\n How would Tottenham mitigate failing to sign Savinho?<\/p>\n The obvious option for Spurs if Savinho remains in Manchester is to turn their attention to another left winger. However, the transfer window is almost over and securing a player of the required quality may not be so easy.<\/p>\n Eberechi Eze<\/a> could join Tottenham and if he does, he has the capabilities to play on the left. Spurs could then look to play Dejan Kulusevski<\/a> through the middle when he eventually returns from his injury. In the meantime, Pape Matar Sarr<\/a> or Lucas Bergvall<\/a> could start in the more attacking role. <\/p>\n Another solution is to change formation to adapt to the club\u2019s needs. This could include having a strike partnership between the in-form Richarlison<\/a> and Dominic Solanke<\/a>. However, with Spurs competing in four competitions, this could leave them short in depth in the centre-forward position. <\/p>\n Ideally, Spurs need to be signing a new left winger and even if that is not Savinho, it has to be someone who can compete at the level of the Premier League<\/a> and Champions League<\/a>.<\/p>\n Have something to tell us about this article? Let us know ![\"Tottenham](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-2166566914-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo by Catherine Ivill \u2013 AMA\/Getty ImagesSavinho may no longer be allowed to leave Manchester City<\/p>\n