Newcastle United are set to force Tottenham Hotspur's hand in the summer if the Lilywhites are relegated in an attempt to sign a £50m star.
Newcastle to force Tottenham into summer sale
The Magpies are beginning to swoop over Spurs and that's never a good sign. With seven games left to play in the Premier League, those in North London sit just one point above the relegation zone and are on the hunt for their third manager of the season.
Whilst it is looking likely that they'll get their dream option in Roberto De Zerbi, there is no guarantee that he implements his style before it's too late.
In the space of 12 months, Spurs' 'To Dare Is To Do' mantra has turned into do or die and unwanted history could be awaiting - leaving Newcastle to take full advantage.
Of course, it's also not just Spurs' managerial situation which has threatened to steal the headlines as of late. There's growing pressure on Eddie Howe to turn things around at St James' Park following a disappointing campaign.
Following a late defeat at the hands of rivals Sunderland before the international break, Newcastle have been mentioned with De Zerbi themselves but now seem likely to miss out on the Italian courtesy of those in North London.
It will be a frustrating blow if Howe fails to turn things around, though those in Tyneside could at least have the chance to get their own back this summer.
According to Pete O'Rourke of Football Insider, Newcastle are set to force Tottenham into the sale of Dominic Solanke if the Lilywhites are relegated from the Premier League this season, with the England star one of many who will leave the North London club if they go down.
Howe needs reunion with "incredible" Solanke
The biggest problem that Howe has faced at Newcastle this season is his frontline. Since the departure of Alexander Isak for a Premier League-record fee, the Magpies boss has failed to find some much-needed balance in his attack and has even dropped Nick Woltemade into midfield.
The German arrived for a club-record price in the summer and was joined by both Yoane Wissa and Anthony Elanga - two players who cost a hefty £55m. They were supposed to be a transformative trio, before going onto score just eight Premier League goals between them with seven games left to play.
In an attempt to fix the situation, it seems as though Howe is willing to turn to an old friend in Solanke. The pair worked together during their time at Bournemouth and both could do with a reunion - especially if Spurs are relegated this season.