Savinho agrees Tottenham move as £85m Man City deal advances

Savinho has reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Tottenham as Spurs work towards an £85m package with Manchester City for the Brazilian winger.

Talks between the Premier League clubs are progressing, with Savinho already making it clear that he wants to leave City and join Tottenham.

According to ESPN Brazil journalist Bruno Andrade, the overall value of the proposed transfer is expected to reach £85m (€98m), although that figure would not all be guaranteed upfront.

The precise structure of the transfer remains under negotiation.

Tottenham could split the £85m valuation between a guaranteed fee and performance-related add-ons, but the exact breakdown has not yet been established.

The next important step is therefore a detailed formal proposal outlining how Spurs intend to reach the overall package being discussed with City.

There appears to be considerably less work required on the player's side.

Andrade reports that Savinho and Tottenham have verbally agreed contract terms, with no outstanding problem between Spurs and the Brazilian.

Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has reportedly spoken with Savinho several times and played an important role in convincing him to pursue the move.

Despite being involved during Manchester City's pre-season, Savinho has made his preference clear to City manager Enzo Maresca and wants to join Tottenham.

City are not expected to force the winger to remain against his wishes. Andrade reports that the club prefer to find solutions for players who are unhappy, although that does not mean they will compromise significantly on their valuation.

The journalist is now emphatic about the expected outcome, reporting that Savinho “will leave” City and that it can be “safely” said he will become a Tottenham player.

A final agreement between the clubs is still required, but the player's approval and continuing negotiations leave Spurs in a strong position.

Tottenham are expected to formalise the structure of their £85m package as negotiations with Manchester City continue.

Personal terms are not expected to be an obstacle, meaning the remaining work centres on the agreement between the clubs. If the final payment structure is accepted, Savinho would then be in position to complete his move to Tottenham.