An important player sale by Manchester City looks to be edging ever closer

Manchester City will have to sell players this summer if they are to strengthen their squad. It isn’t typical of City to stockpile players and enter a new season with a bloated squad. It now seems that the first domino in terms of outgoings at City this summer is about to fall. A new report indicates that Tottenham are edging closer to completing a deal to sign Savinho from City. If this move occurs, as expected, it will free Manchester City up to look for another winger to add to their squad for next season.

Tottenham is making progress in their efforts to sign Savinho.

James Olley has provided an update for ESPN on Tottenham’s efforts to sign Savinho. Olley reports that a deal in the region of £60 million between Tottenham and Manchester City is advancing. Furthermore, Olley reports that Tottenham believes Savinho wants to sign for them this summer.

If Savinho leaves as expected, Manchester City will move on to finding a replacement for the Brazilian international.

At this stage of proceedings, it would be a major surprise if Savinho didn’t sign for Tottenham this summer. While the Brazilian international’s talent is clear to see, he has become a frustrating figure at City. A summer move is likely the best move for him as he looks to take the next step as a player. If Savinho does leave, and the deal is concluded in a timely fashion, it will allow Manchester City to move on to finding a replacement for him in their squad.

It seems highly unlikely that Manchester City won’t sign another winger this summer. If Savinho leaves they will have to. City won’t want to enter next season a winger short. Especially after this summer’s World Cup where City have 19 players participating in thr tournament. Hugo Viana will want the Manchester City squad to have all bases covered. So the quicker that Savinho is sold, the quicker that City can move on to finding another attacking player this summer.

It now seems that Savinho is edging ever closer to moving to Tottenham. All that is left is for a suitable deal to be found, and Manchester City will likely see the first domino fall in terms of outgoing players. Manchester City’s summer business may be shaped by who leaves the club, as Savinho’s exit will likely facilitate Manchester City’s move to sign another winger this summer.