Ask most Leeds United fans what they would like the club to do first this summer, and it would be to sign Manor Solomon on a permanent basis from Tottenham Hotspur.
When Solomon joined last summer, there was a mixed reaction. Most agreed that Solomon would be a stunning signing in the Championship if fully fit – and while some saw it as a coup, others felt it was risky.
Michael Bridges has said Leeds took a risk in signing Solomon. But that gamble paid off with Solomon having a hand in 23 goals during 2024-25, scoring an injury-time winner to win the Championship title.
Leeds have been told Daniel Levy wants £15m-£20m for Solomon this summer, a deal that represents pure profit for Spurs given they signed him on a free. But emerging reports from Israel come as a worry.
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Leeds have had plenty of dealings with Spurs in recent years. Djed Spence, Joe Rodon (twice) and Archie Gray have all been the subject of successful transfers between the clubs – as well as a loan for Solomon.
Gretar Steinsson is the reason for that, having swapped Spurs’ transfer team for Leeds in 2023. Now, the Icelandic has been promoted to a similar role he held at Leeds, but within the overall 49ers football team.
Steinsson will be a part of talks as Leeds try to sign Solomon, but according to Israeli outlet Ynet, Leeds and Spurs are struggling to reach a conclusion in talks to land the winger beyond his current loan spell.
Leeds announced their retained list and confirmed that Solomon had returned to his parent club. Many saw that as a formality before a permanent deal is done but perhaps, Solomon won’t sign on after all.
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The Israeli report adds that Leeds are not alone in the race to sign Solomon. They claim that Angus Kinnear wants to take Solomon to Everton, with Jack Harrison unlikely to stay at Everton beyond his loan.
Marseille are also said to have an interest, even if Sacha Tavolieri said Marseille sources had denied the Ligue 1 club wanted him. Solomon meanwhile, is said to be keen on signing for Leeds permanently.