According to The Daily Star, Manchester City have now moved into pole position to land Brazilian starlet Savio, who is rumoured to be on Tottenham’s radar.
Savio, who first burst onto the scene at Atletico Mineiro, arrived at European shores back in 2022, signing for French side Troyes.
The youngster spent last season on loan at PSV Eindhoven before making another loan move to Girona last summer and he has excelled in La Liga, with six goals and seven assists to his name across all competitions so far this season (Transfermarkt).
A couple of months ago, TEAMtalk claimed that the 19-year-old’s performances this season had caught Tottenham’s eye, with the North London club alleged to be contemplating a move.
Man City now expected to win Savio race
However, The Daily Star now say that it is the reigning Premier League champions who have moved to the front of the queue for Savio’s signature.
It is explained that since Troyes, who own the teenager, are part of the City Football Group, Pep Guardiola’s men could land the Brazilian for just £10m next summer.
The report says that in contrast, other clubs would have to pay thrice that amount to sign the pacy winger, which is why City are now in the driving seat for the player’s signature.
Tottenham might have kept an eye on Savio’s development but it is now clear that they have settled on Antonio Nusa as their top target. If they can get a deal for the Norwegian starlet over the line before February 1, it would be a sensational coup for Ange Postecoglou’s men.
