David Ornstein reveals how much Savinho deal could be worth as Tottenham step up talks

Tottenham Hotspur are stepping up talks with Manchester City over a deal for Savinho, and David Ornstein has now revealed the value of the deal that is currently being negotiated between the two clubs.

It emerged out of nowhere a couple of days ago that Tottenham had expressed an interest in signing Savinho from Man City.

Most Spurs fans initially took the speculation with a pinch of salt, given that the Brazilian had a solid first season at the Etihad Stadium after arriving from Genoa last summer.

However, over the last 24 hours, it has become clear that there is a legitimate chance of a deal happening, with Fabrizio Romano confirming that Tottenham are holding talks over a deal for Savinho.

David Ornstein reveals how much Tottenham may have to pay for Savinho

The Athletic’s David Ornstein has now also backed up the ongoing talks between Spurs and City over Savinho.

He reveals that the two clubs are currently negotiating a package worth in the region of €50m (£43.3m) for the 21-year-old, who moved to Manchester in a £30.8m deal last summer.

Ornstein says that while City are not actively looking to sell the winger, they are open to the possibility of cashing in on him, with Pep Guardiola not wanting to stand in the way of the player if he decides to leave.

While an agreement has not been reached between the two clubs, the journalist adds that Tottenham Hotspur are continuing to work on a deal to bring the Brazilian to N17.

Savinho deal would be an outstanding piece of business by Spurs

One would have thought that City would demand upwards of £50m or perhaps even closer to £60m for Savinho, given how positively Guardiola has spoken about the winger.

It would be an outstanding deal for Tottenham if they manage to get him for the reported price, as the 21-year-old would add exactly what the Spurs squad is lacking: one-v-one ability in attack.

However, given how this transfer window has gone so far for the Lilywhites, Tottenham fans would be wary of getting excited about this deal until it is signed, sealed and delivered.

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