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Daily Mirror
14 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Cristiano Ronaldo snubbed Lamine Yamal for Tottenham transfer target with thoughts clear
Tottenham Hotspur are currently searching the market for more summer additions, and one of their targets has already won over Cristiano Ronaldo with his performances Cristiano Ronaldo once hailed Tottenham Hotspur transfer target Savinho as the best young player in world football, snubbing Lamine Yamal in the process. The Manchester City forward has now surprisingly emerged on Thomas Frank's radar. The 21-year-old was a beacon of hope in an otherwise lacklustre season for the Citizens after his move from Troyes in the summer of 2024. Pep Guardiola entrusted the Brazilian with 21 Premier League starts in his debut season and despite his inconsistent final product, he proved to be a threat on both flanks for the former Barcelona boss. In his 48 appearances across all competitions, Savinho managed to net three goals and provide 13 assists for City. However, Spurs have now initiated discussions over a potential deal. This news might also surprise Ronaldo, as the Manchester United icon overlooked Yamal and voted for Savinho for the 2024 Kopa Award, which recognises the best young talent, at the Ballon d'Or ceremony. The football legend's choice differed from fellow Ballon d'Or winners Karim Benzema, Luka Modric and Lionel Messi. Ronaldo's former rival Messi cast his votes for Yamal, Pau Cubarsi and Alejandro Garnacho, while Modric also favoured Yamal as his top pick but chose Arda Guler and Joao Neves in second and third, while Benzema selected Yamal, Guler and Garnacho. Ultimately, Yamal claimed the accolade following his sensational breakthrough during Spain's victorious Euro 2024 run. However, one of the ceremony's major talking points was Ronaldo positioning Savinho ahead of Yamal, naming the Barcelona sensation as his runner-up choice, with Guler completing his top three. The selection demonstrates just how highly Ronaldo regards him, while also hinting Spurs could secure one of the summer's shrewdest acquisitions should they finalise a deal for the South American talent. The north London outfit have already brought in Mohammed Kudus, Mathys Tel, Kevin Danso, Luka Vuscovic and Kota Takai, alongside securing Joao Palhinha on loan from Bayern Munich. Guardiola similarly backed Savinho for stardom during the recent Club World Cup. Nevertheless, their time working together could be drawing to a close, as the attacker is reportedly prepared to relocate to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium should both clubs reach an agreement on terms. Given Guardiola's latest observations regarding Savinho's capabilities, City might find themselves ruing his departure should he indeed exit the Etihad. Following the winger's strike in City's 5-2 triumph over Juventus, Guardiola said: "He is a player with incredible potential. We cannot forget he's so young. "He needs to make the final third more decisive in aspects like the goal he has done in the last game. He has to do it more. The last goal is more and more complicated and difficult to score than the previous ones - one against ones, the 'keeper, that maybe last season he missed. "The moment he will make this step, which will come in a natural way because he has incredible individual quality, when it arrives for his commitment to say I want to do it, I want to be decisive, I want to score goals and make more assists, he will become an extraordinary player. "He can play on both sides, right and left, he's so fast, he understands tactically the movements he has, so that's why he can play with us."
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rodrygo arrival would force another Man City transfer
Monday certainly started with a bang with the news that Tottenham had approached Manchester City over the signing of Savinho. The Brazilian only joined the Blues last year and has been talked up as a big part of their future, so even mention of a possible departure is a surprise. As soon as the talks were revealed, it didn't take long before alternatives were suggested. Xavi Simons and Rodrygo were mooted as potential replacements should a deal for Savinho go through. It would almost be worth signing Rodrygo just so City don't have to play against him again. The Brazilian has been the thorn in their Champions League side on more than one occasion in the epic tussles between the two clubs, showing that he can make the difference and generate goals on the biggest stages. READ MORE: Antony's private meeting with new Manchester United signing amid transfer exit wait READ MORE: One b********g already - inside the new Manchester United leadership group His stock has fallen slightly at the Bernabeu since Kylian Mbappe's arrival and the need for the French superstar to be integrated into the team alongside Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham. Carlo Ancelotti was unable to get the blend right last year and new coach Xabi Alonso left Rodrygo out of his starting XI for the last five of their six Club World Cup matches. As exciting a signing as Rodrygo would be for City, it would leave them in the same position as they are now: needing to sell another first-team player for their Champions League squad. UEFA allow just 17 non-homegrown players to be registered and even allowing for the likely departures of Stefan Ortega (permanently), Sverre Nypan and Claudio Echeverri (both loan) the Blues have 18. Selling Savinho would drop City down to the magic number, but bringing in Rodrygo - or indeed any other non-homegrown player - as a replacement puts City back to needing a cut. Leaving a senior player out of the squad has generally been seen as a snub that Pep Guardiola would want to avoid, meaning an exit would be sorted for any star who was likely to be left out. There would be no need for that if Savinho goes and isn't replaced, but while it isn't a reason not to sign Rodrygo it would present City with the same Champions League issue if they did. --- Here at the Manchester Evening News, we're dedicated to bringing you the best Manchester City coverage and analysis. Make sure you don't miss out on the latest City news by joining our free WhatsApp group. You can get all the breaking news and best analysis sent straight to your phone by clicking here to subscribe. You can also subscribe to our free newsletter service. Click here to be sent all the day's biggest stories. And finally, if you'd rather listen to our expert analysis then make sure to check out our Talking City podcast. Our shows are available on all podcast platforms, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and you can also watch along on YouTube.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Two targets have emerged if Manchester City do sell Savinho to Tottenham
Yesterday, it emerged that Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City had begun negotiations over a potential deal that would see Savinho sign for Spurs. Late last night, Fabrizio Romano relayed a report from Matteo Moretto on X thay broke that news. Now it has been reported that Manchester City could potentially move for RB Leipzig's versatile attacking midfielder Xavi Simons or Real Madrid winger Rodrygo if Savinho leaves the club. It now seems that City are moving quickly to cover all possibilities if Savinho does depart that club. Tottenham have moved to sign Savinho, but Manchester City have so far held firm. David Ornstein and Guillermo Rai have reported for The Athletic that Tottenham have approached Manchester City over the possibility of signing Savinho. Furthermore, The Athletic reports that Tottenham and City discussed a package worth up to £43.3 million to sign Savinho. The Athletic reports that Manchester City would want significantly more to sell the Brazilian international. Lastly, it is also reported that Savinho is open to a move to Tottenham. Two potential replacements for Savinho have now been reported. If Manchester City did sell Savinho, they would be in the market for another winger. Savinho would have likely played on the right wing. Oscar Bobb, Rayan Cherki, Phil Foden, and Bernardo Silva can all play that position. If Savinho did leave Pep Guardiola's squad, it would need another winger. Cherki, Foden, and Bernardo Silva will likely all play considerable time in central roles. Now two reports have named Xavi Simons and Rodrygo as potential Manchester City targets. Fabrizio Romano has reported that City are considering a move for Real Madrid winger Rodrygo. Furthermore, Romano reports that Pep Guardiola is a big fan of the Brazilian international. Lastly, Fabrizio Romano reports that Real Madrid would let Rodrygo leave the club if he wants for a transfer fee of around €100 million. Sacha Tavolieri reports that Manchester City could be set to rival Chelsea for the signing of Xavi Simons. Furthermore, Tavolieri reports that City have contacted Xavi Simons' agent over a potential move to the Etihad. Any City move for Rodrygo or Xavi Simons would depend on Savinho leaving the club. That domino is the one that likely has to fall first. But if Savinho is open to leaving Pep Guardiola's side, it is highly likely that he will. City typically don't keep players who are open to leaving the club. Rodrygo or Xavi Simons would be a fine replacement for Savinho. They are both proven performers at the highest level. All of a sudden, a big week lies ahead for Manchester City. Just when it seemed that it would be a quiet ending to the transfer window in terms of incomings at Etihad, another big move may be on the cards for Pep Guardiola's side.
Qatar Tribune
a day ago
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Tottenham open talks with Manchester City over potential Savinho signing
PA Media/dpa London Tottenham Hotspur have opened talks with Manchester City over the potential signing of Savinho, the PA news agency understands. Spurs are in desperate need of attacking reinforcements after the departure of Son Heung-min to Los Angeles FC and the recent serious knee injury sustained by James Maddison. A pursuit of Nottingham Forest captain Morgan Gibbs-White failed last month, and Tottenham have now switched attention to versatile attacker Savinho, but discussions with Man City are at an early stage. Brazilian winger Savinho signed for Man City in the summer of 2024 and played 48 times in his debut campaign under Pep Guardiola. Mainly used on the ring wing by Guardiola for City, Savinho, who scored three times and produced 13 assists last season, made a name for himself at Troyes before he starred for LaLiga outfit Girona in the 2023-24 term. Savinho scored 11 goals for Girona from the left side of their attack and if an agreement can be reached between Tottenham and City, the 21-year-old could be a natural replacement for the club's former captain Son. Despite an encouraging first campaign at the Etihad Stadium for Savinho, the arrival of Rayan Cherki this summer has provided greater competition in attack and he could now be let go by Guardiola. Tottenham later announced England Under-19s striker Mikey Moore has signed a new undisclosed deal with the Londoners. Moore, who became the youngest player to make his full Premier League debut for Tottenham in October, joined Rangers on a season-long loan in July. Tottenham announced Moore had signed his new contract on Monday - his 18th birthday.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Arsenal could lose summer transfer battle as Premier League star 'says yes' to move
Manchester City are weighing up a move for Real Madrid's Rodrygo - who has been on Arsenal's radar all summer - as they look to replace Tottenham target DSAivnho Manchester City could make moves for Rodrygo late in the transfer window as they look to fill potential gaps left by Savinho and Jack Grealish - who are both in talks to leave the Etihad. The Real Madrid forward has seen his future be front and centre throughout the summer and could still depart the Bernabeu. Arsenal have been heavily linked with the Brazilian, who has fallen down the pecking order after the arrival of Xabi Alonso in the dugout. They haven't acted yet and are also keeping tabs on Eberechi Eze, which could now open the door for Pep Guardiola and City to make a move. Rodrygo is valued at £87million and would be a blockbuster signing for those on the blue side of Manchester. AS have reported that Rodrygo felt undervalued last season and has not been a regular starter under new manager Alonso during the Club World Cup and pre-season, leaving him to assess whether or not to pursue pastures new. City could be well armed financially to make a move, especially if Savinho makes a move to Tottenham. Globo reports that the Brazilian has given the green light to the move and now wants negotiations to accelerate as he looks to find a new home in north London. Guardiola only signed Savinho last summer, bringing in the winger from Troyes, but he made a positive impact and the Manchester outfit are loathed to sell. It means it will take a hefty offer from those at Tottenham before City are prepared to offload the 21-year-old. Grealish too is closing on a move away from the Etihad after falling down the pecking order. He is set to join Everton on loan and City want to recoup the bulk of his £300,000-a-week wages - which could take Everton's outlay to more than £12m once a loan fee is accounted for. City have made some shrewd additions in the final third this summer in an effort to recover from their worst season since 2016/17, but signing Rodrygo would be their headline capture. The Real man has scored 50 times across the last three campaigns and won the Champions League. Already on the blue half of Manchester they have bought in Rayan Cherki from Lyon. The highly-rated Tijjani Reijnders is City's most expensive signing, joining from AC Milan, with Rayan Ait-Nouri also making the move from Wolves.
