Tottenham push for Eberechi Eze as Arsenal cool interest while Savinho pursuit remains alive

While Eze sits at the top of the creative midfield list, Spurs are simultaneously pushing on Savinho, the Brazil winger owned by Manchester City. Multiple reports indicate an opening bid was knocked back, and City have set a firm asking price in the upper sixty millions. The Times put the figure at around sixty-seven, with Spurs expected to return with an improved proposal. That valuation reflects Savinho’s age, production across league and Europe last season, and club-controlled contract situation. 

Tottenham’s hierarchy now faces a strategic call. Eze and Savinho solve different problems. Eze adds central craft and ball carrying in crowded zones. Savinho would add one-versus-one threat on the right, stretch the pitch, and create separation in transition. Pursuing both would be transformative but extremely expensive. Current reporting suggests Spurs are prioritizing Eze while keeping Savinho talks alive in case terms with Palace prove too difficult. City are not pushing the winger out and will only sell at their price, which keeps that negotiation delicate. 

There is also the question of immediate readiness. Eze is a plug-and-play Premier League creator who already thrives centrally. Savinho offers ceiling on the flank and would diversify the attack, although the adaptation curve to a new team can be steeper for a young winger asked to start right away. Spurs’ staff will be weighing those trade-offs against budget and squad balance. 

What The Next Few Days Could Look Like

Expect Spurs to test Palace with a structured offer that moves toward the middle ground between the reported clause numbers and Tottenham’s preferred fee. Add-ons tied to appearances, team performance, and European qualification could bridge a gap while protecting both sides. TalkSPORT and The Times have both suggested a willingness from Spurs to move quickly, with Palace braced for a formal bid. If Arsenal stay cool, Tottenham’s path is clearer, although Palace’s internal stance will ultimately determine the pace. 

From the City side, Savinho talks will hinge on whether Spurs are prepared to go close to the asking price or present a structure City actually likes. Reporting across several outlets describes an initial offer rejected and a follow-up being readied. If Spurs can advance Eze this week, they might circle back to Savinho only if outgoings and budget space allow. The headline is that nothing in that pursuit is off, yet the price is high, and City holds strong cards. 

One subplot to watch is how Tottenham covers the creative load if Palace holds firm and Savinho becomes the near-term priority. Sky Sports has noted Spurs want both a ten and a winger, which keeps alive the possibility of two significant attacking arrivals if finances stretch that far. The calculus changes if Palace demands full clause cash up front or if City digs in on fee certainty. 

Final Thoughts 

Tottenham have real momentum with Eberechi Eze. The player is receptive, the need is clear, and the competition has cooled for now. The transfer still comes down to price and structure, especially given the ambiguities around the clause window. Parallel interest in Savinho shows Spurs intend to add senior end product in the final third before the deadline, not just depth. If they land Eze and keep pushing for Savinho, it would mark a decisive end to the window and reshape Thomas Frank’s attacking options immediately.