Tottenham eye double Man City raid after defeating Hugo Viana in Sandro Tonali chase | OneFootball

Tottenham are eyeing a double summer raid on Manchester City after pipping the Blues to a deal for Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali, as per a new report.

The north Londoners have emerged as one of the most active clubs in the summer transfer market, with their pursuit of Tonali representing a significant statement of intent – one that came at the direct expense of Manchester City, who had identified the Italy international as a key midfield target before Spurs moved decisively to win the race for his signature.

The completion of the Tonali deal has not dampened Tottenham‘s ambitions in the market, however, with fresh reports now indicating they are turning their attention toward further business – including a move for James Trafford, whose future at the Etihad Stadium has been the subject of significant speculation throughout the window.

Savinho has also been a recurring name in connection with Spurs over recent months, with the Brazilian winger consistently linked with a departure from Manchester City as suitor outfits look to capitalise on uncertainty over his long-term role under newly-appointed manager Enzo Maresca.

The prospect of Tottenham completing a double raid on City – targeting a goalkeeper and a winger in the same window having already secured a midfielder the club wanted – represents a notable challenge to director of football Hugo Viana as he attempts to reshape the squad at the Etihad Stadium without losing key assets to a direct domestic rival in the process.

Report: Spurs target Trafford in Man City double raid

According to The Independent’s Miguel Delaney, Tottenham are interested in signing Trafford from Manchester City this summer, adding the England international goalkeeper to a list of targets that already features Savinho prominently.

Trafford’s situation at City was already understood to be uncertain, with the goalkeeper keen on a move to Newcastle United despite the Magpies’ current absence from European football, and awaiting a conversation with Maresca to establish whether he would be afforded a clear path to the number one shirt at the Etihad Stadium next season.

Tottenham’s interest adds a further dimension to that picture, with Spurs representing a club capable of offering Trafford regular first-team football at a high level alongside the possibility of European competition – a more compelling platform than the one Newcastle can currently provide.

The Savinho angle is equally significant – given how consistently Tottenham’s interest in the Brazilian has been reported in recent months – with a number of outlets having linked Spurs with a move for the winger across multiple stages of the summer window – with City willing to sell if their £60 million asking price is met.

Maresca’s appointment as manager was expected to clarify a number of outstanding squad decisions, and the futures of Trafford and Savinho are among the most pressing personnel questions the Italian must resolve before the new season begins in earnest at the Etihad Stadium.

What does a potential Spurs double raid mean for Man City?

The loss of Tonali to Tottenham is a blow to City’s midfield recruitment plans – albeit not a major one as the Blues prepare to unveil England international Elliot Anderson as their club record signing for a sensational £116 million.

The prospect of Tottenham returning to pick off further assets from within the squad represents a test of Viana’s ability to manage outgoings as effectively as he has driven the club’s incoming business.

Savinho’s situation is particularly delicate given that the financial outlay to secure the arrival of Anderson from Nottingham Forest has absorbed a significant portion of City’s summer budget, meaning the reinvestment of any proceeds from a Savinho sale would be a welcome injection into the remaining transfer activity Maresca requires in the coming months.

Trafford’s potential departure, meanwhile, would leave Manchester City’s goalkeeping position in need of fresh cover, adding yet another position to an already crowded list of areas Viana must address before the window closes and competitive football returns.

Whether Tottenham can complete a double raid on City to follow up the Tonali coup, or whether Maresca and Viana move to retain both Trafford and Savinho as part of the squad for next season, is set to become one of the defining subplots of the remainder of the summer window for both clubs.