Spurs circling Trafford and Savinho after Tonali coup
Tottenham are reportedly plotting a double swoop on Manchester City after already beating the Blues to Sandro Tonali's signature. According to The Independent's Miguel Delaney, the north Londoners have their sights set on goalkeeper James Trafford and winger Savinho.
Trafford's future at the Etihad has been the subject of speculation throughout the window. The England international is understood to be keen on a move to Newcastle United, despite the Magpies' current absence from European football, and is waiting for a conversation with new manager Enzo Maresca to clarify his path to the number one shirt.
Tottenham's interest adds another layer. Spurs can offer regular first-team football at a high level alongside European competition — a more compelling platform than Newcastle can currently provide.
Savinho, meanwhile, has been consistently linked with Spurs across multiple stages of the summer window, with City reportedly willing to sell if their £60 million asking price is met.
The prospect of Tottenham returning to pick off further assets after the Tonali deal represents a genuine test for director of football Hugo Viana. Maresca's appointment was expected to clarify a number of outstanding squad decisions, and the futures of Trafford and Savinho are among the most pressing personnel questions the Italian must resolve before the new season begins.
The loss of Tonali to Tottenham is a blow to City's midfield recruitment plans — albeit not a major one, as the Blues prepare to unveil England international Elliot Anderson as their club record signing for a sensational £116 million.
Whether Tottenham can complete a double raid to follow up the Tonali coup, or whether Maresca and Viana move to retain both Trafford and Savinho, is set to become one of the defining subplots of the remainder of the summer window for both clubs.