Fabrizio Romano reveals huge Savinho twist after Tottenham’s rejected offers

Fabrizio Romano’s latest update comes as a major blow to Tottenham Hotspur in their pursuit of Manchester City winger Savinho.

It is public knowledge that Tottenham tried until the final days of the summer window to land Savinho, but in the end, they were unable to get a deal for the Man City star over the line.

This is despite claims that Savinho was keen on joining Spurs in the summer, but the Manchester club refused to allow the Brazilian to leave.

It has been reported by a number of sources over recent weeks that Tottenham will try again to land Savinho in January, but the Lilywhites may have to give up on the winger following the latest development over his future.

Man City closing in on Savinho agreement despite Tottenham bids

Fabrizio Romano has now taken to social media to confirm that Pep Guardiola’s men turned down two offers from Spurs for the 21-year-old in the summer.

However, he explains that Tottenham’s pursuit of Savinho may be over after the latest development on the player’s future.

Romano asserts that Man City are closing in on an agreement with the former Girona man over a new deal.

The contract talks between the club and Savinho are now said to be at an advanced stage, with the Brazil international set to pen a long-term contract at the Etihad Stadium.

Tottenham have already identified a Savinho alternative

On the back of this update, it looks like Thomas Frank’s men will have to give up on their dream of signing the Man City star.

It would appear that the Lilywhites have already moved on, with reports over recent weeks suggesting that Tottenham have identified Sevilla’s Ruben Vargas as an alternative to Savinho.

According to some sources, Spurs are leading Aston Villa in the race to sign Vargas, who is thought to be keen on making a move to the Premier League.

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