‘Thomas Frank finds perfect Savinho alternative’ as Tottenham eye move for long-term target
Savinho is beginning to feel like a player who will remain out of reach for Tottenham.
The Lilywhites are working hard to try and secure a replacement for Son Heung-min, after their club captain recently departed after a decade-long spell in N17.
Spurs’ chances of signing Savinho have now been dealt a fatal blow, as Manchester City will not sanction his exit under any circumstances in the final two weeks of the window.
That looks set to force Thomas Frank and Co. to look elsewhere to find their new wing wizard, and they may have already earmarked their man.
Tottenham want to sign Takefusa Kubo
City appear likely to reject all advances from Tottenham, which should ensure that Savinho remains beyond their reach until after the transfer window closes on 1 September.
Spurs have now had to quickly turn their attention elsewhere in a bid to bolster their options on the flanks, and they already have their eyes fixed firmly on their next target.
Frank’s side are now interested in signing Takefusa Kubo from Real Sociedad, according to Spanish outlet AS.
The Japanese star has a £43.2million release clause within his contract, and is also attracting interest from Atletico Madrid.
Sociedad are expecting to face pressure regarding the wideman until the very final days of the window, and it is thought that Spurs could now make a move, after showing an initial interest last season.
Kubo is a player of genuine quality, and his ability to carry the ball to devastating effect would make him the perfect alternative to Savinho for Frank to add to his attack.
How does Kubo compare to Savinho?
Tottenham have a busy few weeks ahead of them in the transfer market as they look to refine their squad even further.
| Kubo | Stats | Savinho |
| 36 | Apps | 29 |
| 0.19 | Goals per 90 | 0.05 |
| 4.17 | Progressive Passes per 90 | 3.42 |
| 5.04 | Progressive Carries per 90 | 6.99 |
| 2.77 | Free-kicks Won per 90 | 1.43 |
Kubo could prove to be an excellent addition if they can get a deal done, as well as a potentially ideal alternative to Savinho.
He has been consistently productive in the final third for Sociedad for several seasons now, and as a result it is no surprise to see two of Europe’s top clubs competing for his signature.
The wideman’s low centre of gravity makes him a hugely dangerous dribbler, and he arguably possesses a slighter better eye for a pass than his Manchester City counterpart.
The 44-cap international is unproven outside La Liga, but it could be a really shrewd piece of business if Tottenham could pick him up.
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