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FC·TRANSACTION·May 28, 2026 01:55 PM ET

Man City eye winger replacements as Spurs pursue Savinho, Romano reports

City line up backups in case Savinho exits.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated May 281 min read
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What happened: Fabrizio Romano reports that Manchester City have started looking at wingers on the market in case Savinho ends up leaving the club. Tottenham want the Brazilian, and City are scanning the market "only in case of good opportunities." No deal is agreed, and the move is framed as contingency planning rather than an active sale.

Why it matters: The report signals City are at least preparing for a scenario in which Tottenham's renewed interest in Savinho turns into a concrete bid. For Spurs, it suggests the pursuit is live enough that the selling club is hedging. How City value the winger and whether they identify a replacement they rate will shape whether any exit becomes realistic.

What to watch: Watch for a firm Tottenham bid and any names City are linked with as winger targets, which would confirm the club is genuinely weighing a sale rather than holding firm.

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