Savinho 'has been informed' of Man City's final decision on Tottenham bid as Pep Guardiola intervenes

Tottenham Hotspur opened the season with a 3-0 win over Burnley, but Thomas Frank is still in the market for signings.

Thomas Frank is off the mark as Tottenham Hotspur boss after a 3-0 opening-day victory over Burnley.

Spurs have received more good news, with captain Cristian Romero penning a new contract to stay in North London.

Signings are still on the radar, and Tottenham are chasing Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze.

Tottenham have also targeted Savinho, with Manchester City’s stance on a deal now emerging.

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Sources: Manchester City shut the door on Savinho to Tottenham Hotspur

Reports last week suggested that Savinho was uncertain on his City future amid interest from Tottenham.

TBR Football understands City were tempted to cash in on Savinho, but have now shut the door on a move.

TBR Football’s chief correspondent Graeme Bailey understands that Savinho has now been told that he won’t be leaving the Etihad Stadium.

Tottenham have also been informed that Savinho will be staying put, with City unwilling to sell a player Pep Guardiola wants to keep.

Tottenham’s interest coming so close to the end of the window is a factor, but it was Guardiola’s stance which was ‘key’ to Savinho staying.

“Savinho has been informed that the deal is a non-starter. I believe it was possible, but with just a few weeks left, it is not ideal,” said Bailey.

“Also, as we reported, Pep Guardiola did not want to lose him, and I am told that was key. The hierarchy were open to a deal, but they wouldn’t simply go against Guardiola,” he added.

Savinho set to miss Tottenham Hotspur clash

City’s decision comes just days away from Tottenham’s visit to the Etihad Stadium for their second game of the season.

Spurs won’t face Savinho, though, with the Brazilian facing ‘a few weeks’ on the sidelines, as Guardiola told the Manchester Evening News.

The Brazilian picked up an injury against Palermo in pre-season and missed Saturday’s 4-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Savinho will therefore miss the Tottenham clash this weekend, but has clarity over his future as he looks to return from injury in the coming weeks.

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