Tottenham set to secure Savinho from Manchester City for £75m

Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign Manchester City winger Savinho for a fee of £75 million, with clauses that could raise the total to £85 million.

The initial amount represents the guaranteed portion of the transfer, while the additional £10 million is contingent on predefined conditions typically linked to appearances, goals, or team performance. Such add‑on clauses allow the buying club to spread cost and the selling club to benefit if the player meets expectations.

From an accounting perspective, the guaranteed fee will be amortised over the length of Savinho’s contract, meaning the annual charge against Tottenham’s accounts will reflect the total agreed sum divided by the contract term. This approach helps clubs remain within Financial Fair Play limits, as the yearly expense is matched against revenue. The potential add‑ons, if triggered, are recorded in the year they are activated, affecting the club’s financial statements accordingly.

The registration of Savinho will need to be completed before the closure of the summer transfer window, after which he will be eligible to feature for Tottenham in domestic and European competitions, subject to squad‑list rules that consider home‑grown quotas and overall squad size.