If you thought Tottenham Hotspur were destined for another relegation scrap next season, it’s time to rethink that notion.
Sure, football isn’t played on spreadsheets, but on current evidence, Spurs are shaping up to make a serious leap up the table in 2026/27.
Roberto De Zerbi has already steered the club clear of the drop, and he’s not here to coast. It’s clear he’s been handed real influence over transfer decisions. A familiar face in Jan Paul van Hecke is set to join for £52m, and another known quantity, Sandro Tonali, could make a surprise switch from Newcastle in the coming weeks.
And those aren’t the only deals in the works—there’s more movement behind the scenes.
Spurs step up chase for high-profile winger
With the defence already reinforced—Van Hecke set to become the third backline recruit after Andy Robertson and Marcos Senesi—Tottenham are now turning their focus to attack. Several names are on the radar.
Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo could reunite with former teammate Robertson in London, with early talks already held. Meanwhile, reports from France claim Lyon’s Malick Fofana has agreed terms with Spurs—though that rumour feels a stretch.
A far more believable target is Manchester City winger Savinho. Tottenham tried for him last summer, but he stayed at the Etihad. Now, he’s actively seeking an exit, and De Zerbi could be his way out.
Providing an update on the chase, Fabrizio Romano said on YouTube: “Savinho is a possibility for Tottenham, a strong possibility. There are conversations ongoing with Tottenham and Manchester City. Savinho was keen on a move one year ago and is still keen on a move now. The project is even more ambitious with a coach like Roberto De Zerbi pushing a lot.”
A fee of around £60m is thought to be required to get the deal over the line.
Could Savinho be Spurs’ new Kulusevski?
Speaking of Dejan Kulusevski—has anyone seen him lately? It’s been a grim year for the Swedish international.
Ideally, he’d be representing his country at the World Cup right now, but that’s out of the question. Like James Maddison, Kulusevski has been sidelined for an extended period. He picked up an injury late in the 2024/25 season and didn’t feature at all in 2025/26—his last appearance came on 11th May 2025.
While updates on his condition have been scarce, it’s evident he’s struggling to return. Whether he’ll be the same player remains uncertain.
Enter Savinho. In him, Spurs could replicate some of Kulusevski’s best traits on the right flank. Both are left-footed right wingers, and creativity is a hallmark of the 26-year-old’s game.
In 2024/25, Kulusevski scored ten and assisted 11—but his creative numbers are elite. He ranked in the top 5% of Premier League players in his position for chances created (2.45 per 90) and the top 8% for successful dribbles (1.43 per 90).
Savinho is cut from similar cloth. That same season, he scored only three goals but tallied 13 assists. He created 2.34 chances per 90—barely behind Kulusevski—and completed 2.64 dribbles per 90, outpacing him in that regard.
Where Savinho truly excels is in one-on-one situations. Like Kulusevski, he drifts inside from the right flank to cause chaos. So if De Zerbi faces another season without the former Juventus man in 2026/27, landing a player with a similar skill set could prove a game-changing move.
