Fabrizio Romano shares exciting updates about Tottenham signing Dominic Solanke
Tottenham Hotspur have pinpointed Bournemouth star Dominic Solanke as a ‘concrete option’ this summer and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, while speaking exclusively to GIVEMESPORT, has suggested that the Englishman’s release clause of up to £65 million could be a stumbling block in their pursuit.
For much of Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou’s maiden season at the helm of the north Londoners, the likes of Son Heung-min, Brennan Johnson – two wingers by trade – and Richarlison were used in the solitary striker berth.
The Greek-Australian chief is, however, looking to use this summer as a period to find a like-for-like replacement for Harry Kane.
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What Kane gave Spurs was a consistent source of goals; Solanke, 26, provides Andoni Iraola and company with just that on the south coast. The Basingstoke native scored 21 goals and provided four assists in 42 games during the previous campaign alone.
Journalist Paul O’Keefe claimed in an interview with the Last Word on Spurs podcast that Solanke, a product of Chelsea’s academy, is “itching” to play at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this summer.
But be aware that Solanke’s release clause might make a move unlikely to happen in the upcoming days or weeks. Bournemouth is requesting £65 million for the talisman, while Spurs value it at about £50 million.
Speaking exclusively to GIVEMESPORT, Romano suggested that Tottenham are well-informed about Solanke’s release clause – worth £60-65 million – but still consider him a ‘concrete option’.
Insisting that the former Chelsea and Liverpool star is not the only star on their list, the Italian football insider believes their interest this summer is genuine. Romano said:
“They are informed on the release clause and know it’snot an easy releaseclause because it’s very expensive, something around £60-65 million. The release clause of Solankeat Bournemouthis not an easy deal, it isan expensive deal.
“How the clauseworks in terms of payment termsis alsoacrucial part of the story, but the interest is genuine. They believe that the player could be a concrete option.Also, in this case, he’s not the only one. Tottenham are considering several possibilities, but Solanke is one of the names on the list for sure.”
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If a deal for Solanke, an England international with one cap, is not successful, Lille and Canada’s star Jonathan David, who has been associated with Newcastle United as well, is being considered as a possible replacement even though he lacks Premier League experience.
Ahead of a potential transfer to England’s top flight, Postecoglou and his entourage have gotten in touch with the goal-hungry 24-year-old, who finished the previous season with 26 goals and nine assists.
After learning that his agent would demand a cost of approximately £10 million, a £30 million deal fell through, despite West Ham United’s past interest in the New York-born marksman.
