Manchester City is finalizing a deal to acquire Savio from Troyes, highlighting the trend of clubs doing business within their ownership network.

Concerns were previously raised by Premier League teams regarding Newcastle United's dealings with other PIFowned clubs, including the sale of Allan SaintMaximin and potential interest in Ruben Neves.

The debate over multiclub ownership models continues as both Manchester City and Newcastle explore similar strategies for growth and player development.

Manchester City is actively pursuing a transfer for forward Savio from its affiliate club Troyes, following criticism directed at Newcastle United months earlier for engaging in transactions with fellow PIF (Public Investment Fund)owned entities. This move comes after several Premier League outfits expressed unease about Newcastle's offloading of Allan SaintMaximin to AlAhli—a team also predominantly owned by the Saudibased PIF—for £23 million; a transaction deemed fair value last summer. Additionally, there was controversy surrounding proposed regulations aimed at preventing loan deals between clubs under common ownership, sparked by speculation linking Newcastle with Ruben Neves of AlHilal.

Despite these disputes not being directly targeted at them according to rival executives—especially given that eight teams opposed such measures—the timing suggested otherwise particularly because it coincided closely with when market rumors linked Neves heavily to Newcastle during January’s window opening period. However, Eddie Howe remarked on how peculiar he found this focus since his team didn't even attempt signing Neves later on.

Savio has made significant contributions while on loan at Girona from Ligue 2 side Troyes—both part of the expansive network managed by City Football Group—by playing a key role in their unexpected La Liga title push this season through involvement in 15 goals across competitions. His pending permanent switch underscores an ongoing strategy among elite football organizations leveraging global networks like CFG or those envisioned similarly by Amanda Staveley and Darren Eales for expanding into new markets while fostering talent across different leagues.