Dominic Solanke has endured a difficult start to his Tottenham career.
After joining from Bournemouth last summer for over £60million, the Englishman came with high expectations, but has so far not met them.
With Spurs actively pursuing new strikers, most recently Jonathan David, Solanke’s place in the starting XI could be under threat.
Tottenham push hard for David signature
Tottenham are making a serious push to sign the Canadian international striker, David.
With his contract at Lille set to expire within days, David is available as a free agent, making him an incredibly attractive proposition for clubs across Europe like Napoli and Juventus.
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However, Get Italian Football News has reported that Tottenham’s recent involvement has significantly slowed down the progress of the Italian clubs in their pursuit.
Spurs are said to be engaged in direct talks with David’s representatives, signalling a strong intent to bring the 25-year-old to the Premier League.
David’s impressive goal-scoring record in Ligue 1, where he has consistently been one of their most effective forwards, makes him a prime target for a Spurs side looking to add more firepower.
His availability on a free transfer, despite potential significant wage demands and agent fees, is viewed as a major coup should a deal be finalised for Thomas Frank.
Solanke is now at risk
The intensified links to David should serve as a stark warning to Tottenham’s current centre-forward, Solanke.
After a season where he struggled to consistently find the back of the net and often looked isolated leading the line, Solanke’s position in North London appears increasingly precarious.
While Solanke joined Spurs with high hopes, his 2024/2025 Premier League campaign saw him manage a modest nine goals and three assists across 27 appearances.
For a striker expected to lead the line for a team with Tottenham’s aspirations, these numbers simply aren’t enough, even with his injuries.
His expected goal figures sometimes outstripped his actual goal tally, suggesting either poor finishing or a lack of clinical edge in crucial moments.
Contrast this with his prolific form at Bournemouth the previous season (19 goals), and it’s clear he hasn’t replicated that impact in a Spurs shirt.
The potential arrival of David would represent a significant upgrade, especially with Champions League football returning next season.
Football is a ruthless business, and if Solanke cannot rediscover his best form rapidly during pre-season, he may find himself relegated to a backup role, or potentially even moved on, as Tottenham look to bring in a consistent goal threat to challenge at the top end of the table.
His time to prove himself as the undisputed number nine may be running out.