Tottenham set to beat AC Milan to Savinho signing | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur are set to beat AC Milan to the signing of Manchester City winger Savinho, according to The Sun.

Spurs have advanced direct negotiations with Manchester City, with Roberto De Zerbi identifying the ‘unstoppable’ Savinho as a priority for his attacking rebuild at Hotspur Way.

The Italian manager is looking to add pace and dynamism to Tottenham’s frontline as he prepares for his first full season at the helm.

While Tottenham are offering guaranteed up-front capital, AC Milan have entered the race with a different financial approach.

The Serie A side have proposed a loan deal with a mandatory purchase obligation to balance their summer transfer budget and navigate tight constraints.

However, Manchester City strongly favour a direct permanent transfer, giving Tottenham a decisive advantage in negotiations.

Savinho, who joined Manchester City after a standout campaign with Girona in La Liga, is keen to secure guaranteed first-team minutes after finding opportunities limited in Pep Guardiola’s crowded squad, falling behind Jeremy Doku and Antoine Semenyo in the pecking order.

For De Zerbi, landing Savinho would be another major statement in an ambitious summer window, adding to high-profile arrivals such as Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, and Jan Paul van Hecke.

Unless AC Milan move quickly to match Tottenham’s direct purchase offer, Savinho is expected to complete a move to North London.

Tottenham have also been linked with Paris Saint-Germain’s Ibrahim Mbaye as they search for further attacking reinforcements, but would likely need to pay more than €50 million for the highly rated teenager.