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Tottenham Pursue £137M Deal for Gakpo and Savinho

8/15/2026

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Summary

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Tottenham are pursuing a £137 million combined transfer for Cody Gakpo and Savinho, reports Fabrizio Romano.
Liverpool price Gakpo at £70-72 million.
Manchester City price Savinho at £60-65 million.
Savinho has agreed personal terms with Tottenham and asked City to release him.
Manager Roberto De Zerbi says the two wingers are his top priority, with Gakpo’s terms settled but clubs yet to agree a fee, as the September 1 window closes.

History

Historical Context

Ronaldo’s 2009 move to Real Madrid for £80 million set a world-record fee, reshaping how clubs value star players. His later €100 million 2018 transfer to Juventus reinforced the new pricing norm. That benchmark sparked a surge in high-cost signings, and today Tottenham Hotspur remains active in the market, reflecting the enduring inflation of transfer prices.

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Story summary

Tottenham are pursuing a £137 million combined transfer for Cody Gakpo and Savinho, reports Fabrizio Romano.
Liverpool price Gakpo at £70-72 million.
Manchester City price Savinho at £60-65 million.
Savinho has agreed personal terms with Tottenham and asked City to release him.
Manager Roberto De Zerbi says the two wingers are his top priority, with Gakpo’s terms settled but clubs yet to agree a fee, as the September 1 window closes.

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