Manchester City is on the verge of securing the signature of Savinho, known as Savio, on a five-year contract. The 20-year-old forward has been with City Football Group since 2022 but had loan spells at Girona in the previous season after not featuring for Troyes.

Savio, a Brazil international, will mark City's first signing of the summer transfer window. He is expected to commit to a long-term deal that will keep him at the club until 2029, with plans for him to join Pep Guardiola's first-team setup for the upcoming campaign.

Having spent time at Atletico Mineiro in Brazil before moving to CFG and Troyes, Savio had successful loan spells at PSV Eindhoven and Girona, contributing significantly to the latter's third-place finish in La Liga and their Champions League qualification for the next season.

The impending transfer of Savio sparked mixed reactions on social media. Fans raised questions about the move in comparison to other clubs' dealings and speculated on City's transfer strategies, while others expressed skepticism over the transparency and ethics of the deal.

City's acquisition of Savio appears to be a strategic move to bolster their attacking options for the upcoming season, further solidifying the club's ambitions in the English Premier League and beyond.