adminTottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi is eager to strengthen his squad this summer after last season’s narrow escape from Premier League relegation.
The North London club have already secured the signings of Marcos Senesi, Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes, and Jan Paul van Hecke, and are now turning their attention to reinforcing their attacking options.
Among their targets is Manchester City winger Savinho—a player previously pursued by former Spurs boss Thomas Frank.
Tottenham are now hoping to negotiate a deal with their league rivals to bring the Brazilian winger to the capital, adding greater depth out wide.
Why Spurs Should Think Twice About Savinho
Despite the interest, Tottenham may be wise to steer clear of Savinho. The reason? They already have a player with a strikingly similar profile—and similar flaws—in Mohammed Kudus.
Kudus joined Spurs for £55 million from West Ham last year, following a 2024/25 season in which he managed just five goals in 35 league appearances. Last term, he scored only three times in 26 outings for Tottenham.
Like Kudus, Savinho is a left-footed, wide-forward who has struggled for consistency in front of goal. While the 22-year-old has impressed creatively with 13 assists over the past two Premier League seasons, he has netted just seven times in 84 matches across all competitions.
His finishing inefficiency is underlined by his return of two goals from 7.34 xG, alongside 12 big chances missed.
That inefficiency mirrors Kudus, who scored seven from 8.83 xG over the same period. With both players sharing the same weakness, Spurs would be better off targeting a different type of winger to avoid duplication in their attacking unit.
A Better Alternative in Sight
Fortunately, Tottenham are reportedly exploring a more promising option. According to Football Insider, the club have expressed interest in Benfica’s Andreas Schjelderup and have already initiated contact with the Portuguese side regarding a potential summer move.
The Norwegian forward, valued at £34 million, appears likely to leave Benfica as he is not expected to sign a contract extension, which could prompt a sale this window.
Schjelderup’s output in the 2025/26 season suggests he would offer far more than Savinho. In Liga Portugal, he registered 11 goal contributions—nine more than Savinho managed in the Premier League—while also outperforming his xG.
Across all competitions, he tallied ten goals and five assists, including two Champions League strikes in seven appearances.
The right-footed attacker, capable of operating on either flank, also impressed on the international stage.
At this summer’s World Cup, Schjelderup delivered a goal against England in the quarter-finals and three assists in six matches—despite starting only twice. His contributions came against elite opposition, including an assist versus France and two in a knockout win over Brazil.
These performances suggest the 22-year-old is well-equipped to handle the step up to Premier League football. By contrast, Savinho—who failed to make Brazil’s World Cup squad—offers less end product and represents a riskier investment.
For Spurs, Schjelderup looks like the smarter, more impactful signing.
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