Tottenham have green light from player – Now attention turns to Manchester City

Tottenham’s pursuit of Savinho appears to be gathering pace, and this time the feeling is mutual.

Just days after reports emerged that Spurs had opened talks with Manchester City, ESPN Brasil now reports Savinho has made his decision. The Brazilian wants to stay in English football and, more specifically, wants to join Tottenham.

Considering where this story stood a year ago, that is quite a shift.

Tottenham pushed hard for Savinho last summer. Manchester City shut the door. Pep Guardiola still believed the winger could develop into an important player at the Etihad and had no interest in letting him go.

Savinho himself was not completely sold on the idea either. But this time is different.

Spurs preparing…