Tottenham target Savinho misses Manchester City session after reporting illness

Savinho was absent from Manchester City training on Thursday as speculation continued to link the Brazil winger with a move to Tottenham Hotspur.

The 22-year-old did not take part in the session because of illness, according to sources within Manchester City. His absence came as reports continued to focus on Tottenham’s interest and the player’s reported desire to leave the club.

The Sun reported that Tottenham hope to sign Savinho, with Manchester City sources said to have indicated that the winger wants to depart and join Spurs.

Those sources also confirmed that Savinho missed training because he was unwell. His absence, therefore, has not been presented as confirmation that a transfer is imminent, but it has added to the attention surrounding his position at Manchester City.

Reports suggest Savinho again made his wish to move to Tottenham clear this week. That is understood to have increased the pressure on Manchester City as the two clubs face the possibility of a decision over one of the club’s attacking options.

Tottenham are continuing to push for the deal, while Manchester City must consider how to respond to the player’s reported preference. The situation leaves the Premier League champions facing a difficult decision over whether to retain the winger or allow him to pursue a move to Spurs.

Savinho joined Manchester City in the summer of 2024 and remains under contract until 2031. His long-term agreement means any potential departure would require a decision from the club as Tottenham continue their efforts to complete the transfer.

The winger’s reported interest in moving to Tottenham has resurfaced during the current week, while his illness kept him away from Thursday’s Manchester City training session. For now, the only explanation given for his absence is that he was unwell, but the timing has placed further focus on the transfer speculation.

Manchester City sources are reported to have confirmed both the player’s desire to leave and his preference for Tottenham. The club must now weigh that situation against the importance of retaining an attacking player who only joined in 2024 and has a contract running through to 2031.

Tottenham’s continued pursuit means the issue remains unresolved. Savinho’s absence from training has intensified interest in the story, although the available information does not state that an agreement has been reached between the clubs or that the transfer has been completed.