Transfers: Savinho set for Spurs switch, Konsa signs for Arsenal

Manchester City has approved a £75 million offer from rivals Tottenham Hotspur for winger Lucas Savinho. The 22-year-old Brazilian has been granted permission by City to travel to London for negotiations and a medical examination. City had previously attempted to purchase Savinho during the previous summer but were unsuccessful.

He had been a long-term target for Spurs, who only managed a limited number of Premier League appearances last season under Pep Guardiola, making just seven starts. Once the transfer is completed, Spurs' summer expenditures will surpass £300 million. Head coach Roberto De Zerbi has made significant investments in his midfield, acquiring Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United for £100 million and Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for approximately £85 million.

De Zerbi has now shifted focus towards strengthening his attacking options, with Tottenham potentially pursuing another City forward. Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush, a £59 million signing from Eintracht Frankfurt in 2025, is also reportedly on Spurs' list, having fallen down the pecking order at City last season. Tottenham's pursuit of Savinho and Marmoush, along with the potential acquisition of Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo, has raised questions about their ability to finance all three transfers simultaneously.

The North London club has recouped around £140 million through the sales of Cristian Romero, Djed Spence, and Luka Vuskovic. Tottenham opens their Premier League season on Saturday against Brentford in their home opener. Meanwhile, Manchester City remains interested in 18-year-old Moroccan midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, who could secure a £85 million transfer deal before the transfer window closes on September 1.

If a deal for Bouaddi fails, Roma's French midfielder Manu Kone is considered as an alternative option. Newcastle's Spanish midfielder Nico Gonzalez is also in the frame, but he is reportedly eager to remain at City and compete for playing time. City aims to bolster their midfield after Rodri's departure to Barcelona and Tijjani Reijnders' move to Al Qadsiah.

Manchester City kicks off their Premier League campaign on Sunday against Bournemouth. Tottenham has completed the signing of Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa on a four-year contract for £51 million plus potential add-ons. The 28-year-old arrives from Villa Park in a deal worth £51 million plus £4 million in potential add-ons. Konsa underwent a medical examination before finalizing his move and is expected to miss Arsenal's opening Premier League match against Coventry City due to a back injury sustained during the World Cup.

Konsa joins Arsenal's squad with 286 appearances for Villa under his belt, having helped them secure the Europa League title last season. He was among the standout performers for England at this summer's World Cup, where the Three Lions finished third.