Tottenham’s Manor Solomon has witnessed ups and downs during his ongoing loan at Fiorentina. Developments are emerging and there could be good and bad news for Spurs.
Sport Witness covered the Israel international’s move to Italy. This came right after he spent the first half of the campaign on loan at Villarreal, where he played only six times in La Liga.
Things have been better at Fiorentina, where the winger has two goals in 11 league games.
He missed multiple matches due to a thigh injury and returned to action a week ago.
Despite not having started a game since being back fit, Fiorentina could be considering a permanent deal for the Tottenham player.
Lower fee sought
Gazzetta dello Sport today look at how Solomon and Leeds United loanee Jack Harrison have performed since joining La Viola. The Englishman sparkled in the absence of the 26-year-old, scoring against Lecce, assisting against Lazio and Verona.
While this can push Fiorentina into keeping him, things are different for Solomon.
Manager Paolo Vanoli likes his pace and tenacity but there are major doubts over his fitness. This has stopped him from lasting the entirety of 90 minutes even when he was fully fit.
Tottenham inserted an option to buy of €10m in the loan deal.
Fiorentina, aware of the player’s fitness troubles, see that as a big gamble. This is leading them to speak to the London club for a discount.
Our take: Tottenham should accept discount
Since joining Tottenham, Manor Solomon has never quite been seen as a player who has a big future there. The fact that Fiorentina is his third loan spell says everything about his situation.
Since Spurs roped the winger in for free, they won’t lose out on much if they do sell him.
He hasn’t been poor by any means in Florence and Tottenham should capitalise on the chance. There is every chance his injury problems can grow as time goes by, which is why Roberto De Zerbi’s side should be open to speaking to Fiorentina and executing a sale.