Fabrizio Romano says Tottenham can still sign 'extraordinary' attacker despite failed bid

Tottenham are still said to be showing interest in a Premier League winger as they look to add depth out wide. Thomas Frank’s men got off to a flyer on Saturday, thrashing the returning Burnley in their first Premier League game of the season.

Richarlison scored twice and Brennan Johnson added another to put the game to bed. Frank will be delighted with what he saw, but he still wants new signings given the gaps he has in his squad, keeping in mind Spurs will also play in the Champions League this season.

One of the areas Tottenham still need to address is out wide, with Heung-min Son in need of replacing following his exit this summer, and there are reports that Spurs will turn to a current Premier League player.

Manchester City star Savinho is said to be of serious interest to Tottenham, and there is hope of a deal if they reach the right total. Fabrizio Romano posted on X: “Understand Savinho remains keen on Tottenham move as negotiations are not over yet. Tottenham plan to try again for Savinho after first bid revealed one week ago. Manchester City closing doors to exit but in case of improved proposal, stance could change.”

He also added: “Manchester City keep thinking of Rodrygo as main target if Savinho ends up leaving and joining Tottenham. As revealed days ago, #MCFC want to try for Brazilian star… but only if Sávio leaves. No Akliouche, no Xavi Simons as of now. Rodrygo, the name mentioned internally.”

Savinho made 48 appearances across all competitions last season, proving to be a vital player for Pep Guardiola. Reports have claimed City are asking for around £69million to sell Savinho, with Guardiola needing to bring in a big fee if he wants to replace the Brazilian with someone like Rodrygo, who would not come cheap.

Guardiola has also made it clear he wants to keep the winger, saying this week: “The only thing I am concerned about today is that Savinho will be with us until all the season, and hopefully for many, many years.

“He is extraordinary! But at the end, as always, the desire of the player prevails above everything, and after there has to be an agreement with the club. If you do not take an agreement, the player will be here.”

Handing out praise for Savinho last season, Guardiola said after a December game: “We’re a way from what we have to be as a team, but Savinho made an incredible performance again like he did against Everton. He’s a guy who can play on both sides, today he finally scored a goal.

“He has an incredible ability and quality he’s proven in that period. He arrived in the six months when the team isn’t in the best moment than maybe he expected, compared with the past. He makes one action fine, second fine, third miss it, four mistake, five mistake, the sixth try again and try again and try again. And until the end he tries.

“Defensively he’s not incredible in the one v one, but his work rate is impressive and he’s so aggressive on both sides. He’s had a lot of chances but the moment you score one or two, you’ll score a lot. I’m really pleased for him for the game, the goal, the assist for Erling. On the left he can make those crosses, the game he played was really good.”

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