Manor Solomon remains the one player from last season's Premier League promotion-winning team that Leeds United have yet to replace.
The Whites have tried their best to replace Solomon, as the chase for Igor Paixao proved, and missing out on the Brazilian to Marseille means they are still short out wide. Daniel James and Jack Harrison being unavailable for the pre-season friendly against Villarreal at Elland Road exposed their shortcomings.
Solomon, meanwhile, has yet to play for Tottenham Hotspur since returning to his parent club due to a calf injury. LeedsLive have rounded up the latest reporting on his situation;
Farke admission
Daniel Farke mentioned Solomon by name on Saturday when addressing the need for additions in forward areas after the 1-1 draw with Villarreal. "You could tell in the offensive area we need a bit more quality," the Leeds' head coach said. "We know this."
"If you compare our offence now to the Championship offence last season, we have lost a standout player in the second half of the season in Manor Solomon, and we know we need additions in this position.
"We then have a day like today, where Daniel James is an important player but isn't available due to a light injury concern. Jack Harrison wasn't available due to a little adductor injury, then, of course, it's a bit light in the offence.
Frank snub
Thomas Frank failed to mention Solomon when talking up three Tottenham players who could help replace the departing Heung-Min Son going forward. "First and foremost, when a great player is leaving a team, other players have a chance to shine," the Spurs head coach said.
"Brennan Johnson is a player who could play on the left; also, I think Wilson Odobert did well against Arsenal and can play on the left - and Mathys Tel is also a flexible player. I think we have some younger, promising players that hopefully can step up and take over from Sonny in the future."
£20m decision
Tottenham would reportedly accept less than £20million for Solomon this summer - as the winger appears not to be in their plans from now on. The journalist Graeme Bailey has opined on the situation and how Spurs seem set to change their stance on Solomon as pre-season ends and the Premier League campaign comes around.
"They (Tottenham) were willing to let him fight for his place," Bailey told LeedsUnited.News.
"But I think it's going to soon become apparent to Solomon that he's not really part of Tottenham's plans.
"He would probably cost a bit less than £20million."
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