Xavi Simons may have just hinted at Savinho transfer as Tottenham push for deal

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Xavi Simons latest Instagram story post has now added to the latest transfer speculation involving Tottenham and Manchester City winger Savinho.Tottenham Hotspur have not deterred in their pursuit of Savinho, a player they were keen on signing last year.Despite Manchester City rejecting a £70m proposal, Spurs have returned this summer in an attempt to secure the signature of Savinho.Spurs Web recently reported that negotiations between City and Tottenham have kicked off and are progressing well. It is claimed that Savinho himself is open to leaving City, while the Manchester club are also willing to sanction a sale.Photo by MB Media/Getty ImagesTottenham fans spot Xavi Simons hint over Savinho linksMany Tottenham fans are not too keen on the Savinho deal, with many preferring a more potent option in front of goal.However, Spurs wide man Xavi Simons appears to be a fan of the Brazilian winger, judging by his latest social media post.Taking to Instagram stories, Simons posted a picture of himself with Savinho from their time together at Dutch side PSV.While there was no caption attached, it certainly does not feel like a random coincidence given the latest transfer rumours linking Savinho with Tottenham.Agent Xavi on Instagram 👀 pic.twitter.com/tH8bdSENbd— The Spurs Web (@thespursweb) June 2, 2026Savinho and Xavi Simons both struggled for outputWhile at PSV, Savinho featured eight times for the Dutch side and managed two assists, while Simons enjoyed a much more productive spell, registering 22 goals and 11 assists in 48 appearances.However, for Tottenham, the attacking midfielder – who is set to be out until next year – has not quite reached those levels. This season in the Premier League, Simons struggled for consistency, managing two goals and five assists in 28 appearances.Savinho also endured a disappointing return with Manchester City in the English top flight, scoring just one league goal and providing two assists in 24 games. PlayerClub (2025/26)AppearancesGoalsAssistsGoal ContributionsXavi SimonsTottenham Hotspur28257SavinhoManchester City24123Combined—523710Savinho and Simons 25-26 Premier League statsTottenham, who managed just 48 goals all season, will hope the signing of Savinho can add some creativity and improve the team’s attacking output next campaign, especially after the winger managed 11 assists in his first season in the Premier League.READ MORE: ‘Great for the changing room’ – Tottenham fans argue over latest Ben Davies twistThe post Xavi Simons may have just hinted at Savinho transfer as Tottenham push for deal appeared first on Spurs Web.