Manchester City stalls Savinho sale pending winger replacement

Manchester City have signalled they will not permit winger Savinho’s move to Tottenham unless a suitable replacement arrives, leaving a clear gap in Enzo Maresca’s squad ahead of the new season.

The club’s urgent need on the flanks now clashes with the pending transfer, and signing another winger sits at the top of Manchester City’s summer to‑do list. The position has been publicly identified as a priority.

The pursuit has been described as frustrating from the outside, with no clear target emerging so far. This uncertainty adds pressure to the recruitment process.

As FA Cup and Carabao Cup holders, Manchester City have yet to pinpoint a winger who can immediately fill the role. The lack of a concrete option intensifies the summer agenda.

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Ibrahim Mbaye has been linked with a move, but Get Football Football News France raised concerns about his punctuality at PSG training, fluctuating weight and alleged leaks from his camp. These red flags cast doubt on a major investment in the PSG winger.

Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye was previously on City’s radar, yet Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal have entered talks to sign him. If Ndiaye were to join City, the club would need to out‑bid the Saudi outfit, which appears unlikely.

Chelsea’s Portuguese international Pedro Neto is another name mentioned. Mark Brus reported that Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has ‘concrete interest’, but Chelsea are said to demand €80 million and Neto’s injury record further complicates the deal.

If none of these options materialise, the search for a winger could continue well beyond the window’s close. City officials may have to wait a week or two, or longer, before a suitable replacement is secured, leaving Savinho’s transfer to Tottenham hanging in balance.