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Tottenham’s rumoured interest in Dominic Solanke has received a mixed response on social media but the Bouremouth’s stars numbers last season suggest that he might be exactly what the Lilywhites need.

Tottenham want Dominic Solanke

It was Fabrizio Romano who reported on Thursday that Spurs are now seriously considering a move for Solanke.

The journalist suggested that he is one of many strikers that Tottenham are exploring as Ange Postecoglou’s men look to bring in a top-class number nine through the door.

However, not all Spurs fans are on board with the idea of signing the 26-year-old, with some feeling that a move for the Cherries star would signal a lack of ambition from the Tottenham board.

Dominic Solanke by numbers

Solanke netted 19 times in the Premier League last season, with only Erling Haaland, Cole Palmer, Alexander Isak and Ollie Watkins managing more goals than him (NBC Sport).

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That is an impressive feat considering that Solanke was playing for a side which finished in the bottom half of the table.

Furthermore, Sky Sports have revealed that according to Wyscout’s index based on performance data, the former Liverpool man was the fourth best-performing forward in the Premier League last season.

According to the data analysis platform, only Ollie Watkins, Heung-Min Son and Jarrod Bowen outperformed him last season.

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It is telling that the Spurs fans who are against the idea of signing Solanke are not able to articulate why they are against it, rather than some vague suggestion that last season might have been a flash in the pan for the striker.

The 26-year-old has no obvious weaknesses to his game and is very much a modern-day centre-forward, who would thrive in Postecoglou’s system.

Alasdair Gold has become the latest journalist to talk up Tottenham’s interest in Dominic Solanke, revealing that the North London club are big fans of the Bournemouth star.

Dominic Solanke was on fire last season

Solanke had an outstanding 2023-24 campaign for the Cherries, with the striker thriving in Andoni Iraola’s system and finally living up to the promise many felt he showed as a youngster.

The 26-year-old was unlucky to miss out on a place in the England squad for the Euros and it has now emerged that he could be in line to make a big move this summer.

It was reported by Fabrizio Romano on Thursday that Tottenham are now seriously considering a move for the former Liverpool man as they look to bring a number nine through the door.

Spurs have been watching Solanke for a while

Gold has now also taken to social media to confirm that Spurs have liked Solanke for a long time.

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The journalist also opined that the Bournemouth star would tick plenty of boxes for Tottenham and that he would be an excellent fit for Postecoglou’s system.

However, Gold made it clear that the deal would be difficult for Spurs to pull off, with Solanke not expected to come cheap.

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While Ivan Toney is a better finisher than Solanke, there is no doubt in my mind that the Cherries star is a much better fit for Postecoglou’s system.

In fact, I suspect that if you offered Ange the chance the choice of signing one of the two, he would pick the 26-year-old.

Football Transfers claim that Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Eberechi Eze is now looking complicated to pull off, with the North London club failing to make much headway in talks.

Tottenham have held talks with Crystal Palace

The report says that Spurs’ talks with Palace over Eze are now ‘stalling’, thus potentially forcing the Lilywhites to look at other alternatives instead.

The two clubs have allegedly not been able to agree on the price nor are they seeing eye-to-eye in terms of the payment structure for the attacking midfielder.

The outlet rubbishes claims that Eze has a release clause in his contract but states that the player has a gentlemen’s agreement with Palace that he would be allowed to leave for €70m.

Spurs do not want to pay Eberechi Eze’s price tag

However, as things stand, Spurs nor any other side have not shown any inclination to pay that fee for the England international.

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The publication adds that it now looks ‘increasingly likely’ that Eze will remain at Selhurst Park beyond this summer.

Tottenham may have to shift their attention to other targets if they want to reinforce Postecoglou’s attacking line this season.

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Tottenham may be prioritising getting the deadwood out of the door before making big-money moves for their top targets.

However, the fact that the club do not appear close to any big-name signing at the moment will be a matter of concern for Spurs fans.

Tottenham Hotspur have a slew of attacking talent at their disposal, but Brandon Austin has discussed who might be the best finisher at the club from a goalkeeper’s perspective.

Who is the best finisher at Spurs?

If anyone knows how good the Spurs forwards are, it’s the goalkeepers who train with them and face their shots every day.

Speaking to Football.London, Austin was asked who is the best finisher in the squad, and he found it rather difficult to pinpoint just one player for praise.

He said: “I mean, everyone. The quality is so high in training, but obviously, you’ve got the likes of Sonny and Madders who are top, top finishers. All of the forward players are good.

“But I think you’ve also got the youngsters, you’ve got players like Dane Scarlett, Mikey Moore, and Jamie Donley has got a really nice ball strike on him.

“So it’s tough, but it’s good. I think it brings the best out of all of us. For us to save it, we have to be on our game and for them to score, they’ve also got to be on their game to get it past us. So I think it brings the best out of both of us.”

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Ange-ball delivers goals

We know very well from last season that Spurs are capable of scoring plenty of goals. The team scored more goals last term than they did in the previous campaign, even without the talents of Harry Kane.

It remains to be seen whether the Lilywhites can add to their attacking roster this summer, with talk of a new striker being a priority.

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I think if you could only pick one player to put in front of goal and be confident he would score, it has to be Sonny. He can use both feet, he can place it or use power, and he is just incredible in one-on-one situations, too.

Just not against Man City, ay Sonny.

Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a takeover of late, with Amanda Stavely on the lookout for a new club to invest in. Now, Everton’s former chief Keith Wyness has been discussing what kind of investment Spurs are looking for.

Spurs don’t want a full takeover

Daniel Levy and the ENIC Group have been running Spurs since 2000, and the time for change may well be on the horizon. But, according to Wyness, a full change of ownership is not on the cards.

Spurs are thought to be valued at £3.75bn, and Wyness told Football Insider: “I think it is a realistic valuation, given the stadium. Daniel Levy has been known over the years as one of the best negotiators, always pushing for the highest valuations – whether that’s sponsorships or player sales.

“He’s a good operator and £3.75billion is not far away. I can see how that can happen. I’ve also read today that Newcastle are valued at £1 billion, when it seems like yesterday they were bought from Mike Ashley for £300 million.”

But, Tottenham may not be looking for a full buyout. Instead, Wyness suggests this: “It’s interesting to watch. What they’re really after is a minority investor, not a full takeover for the full amount. They want someone to take around 10-15%.”

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Where does Amanda Stavely stand?

The Times have suggested the Spurs owners are in talks to sell a stake in the club, but Amanda Stavely herself has not been offering much in the way of concrete information on the matter (The Athletic).

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I think an investor taking on a minority stake in the club would be great news, as it would offer a cash injection, and bring a fresh perspective to the running of the club, too, while maintaining a sense of stability that you wouldn’t get with a full takeover.

Tottenham Hotspur bring the curtain down on their trip to South Korea this weekend when they face Bayern Munich.

Postecoglou is on the search for a striker

Spurs will head back to London following the match in Seoul where they will continue their pre-season preparations by welcoming Bayern Munich to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next weekend for the second match against their Bundesliga opponents.

While the fans in Korea have been treated to seeing Heung-min Son in action, they will not get to see his former teammate Harry Kane come up against Tottenham this weekend.

Kane is yet to return from his post-Euro 2024 break after he was part of the England side which lost to Spain in the final.

Tottenham are yet to replace Harry Kane

Tottenham are yet to replace Kane, who left the club on the cusp of the 2023/24 Premier League season last summer and Postecoglou was today asked about the type of striker he wants to recruit.

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Last season, Postecoglou had to rely on club captain Heung-min Son predominately filling the central role, instead of his familiar position on the left.

Richarlison also played through the middle, however, the Brazilian’s injury issues meant he was unable to consistently contribute with the goalscoring responsibilities.

Postecoglou told Football.London: “At Celtic, I had Kyogo, who was a sort of out and out number nine and in Japan, I’ve always had a striker. It just depends, like last year we had to be a bit creative, it’s to fair say. You know but if Harry would have stayed I definitely would have used him!

“So I think for us what’s more important is the type of striker we get. You know we play a certain way. We demand certain things from a physical perspective from the technical aspects of it that it’s going be a striker that fits that mould.

“It’s still the area of the park we’re really probably the thinnest when I talk about squad-wise at the moment, so obviously that’s a focus for us.”

Tottenham head into the match with an unbeaten pre-season record and there is no doubt that this fixture is a considerable step up in quality.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou has been speaking to the media at today’s press conference ahead of the match against Bayern Munich.

Heung-min Son is out of contract next summer

The North Londoners face their toughest test of pre-season when they face the Bundesliga giants at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on Saturday.

Tottenham are unbeaten in pre-season so far following victories against Cambridge United, Hearts Queens Park Rangers, Vissel Kobe and Team K-League.

Club captain Heung-min Son was particularly impressive in the last match, scoring a brace against Team K-League in front of his adoring supporters.

Postecoglou was asked about Son’s contract situation at today’s press conference, with the South Korean’s current deal set to expire next summer.

New Bayern boss Vincent Kompany named a relatively strong squad for the trip to South Korea with the likes of Manuel Neuer Joshua Kimmich, Serge Gnabry, Thomas Muller and Eric Dier having all been included

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One player who will not take to the pitch this weekend for the Bavarians is Harry Kane, with the former Spurs forward still yet to report back following his involvement with England at Euro 2024.

This is the first of a double header against Bayern, with the German side also facing Spurs at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, August 10th.

Son’s contract situation is not Ange’s responsibility

Ange Postecoglou told Football.London: “That’s not really my area. I’ve always, with contract situations, treated them all the same.

“Ben [Davies’ and Sonny are important players at the club and we’ve got a young squad. When it comes to contract matters, that will get sorted out at the appropriate time.”

Tottenham are said to have an option to extend Son’s contract by a further twelve months, which would mean a new expiration date of his contract will be pushed to a week before his 34th birthday (The Athletic).

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I would not be surprised to see Tottenham offer Son a new two-year deal to at least see his career out at the club, since he could easily play in the Premier League for the next couple of seasons.

Whether he would want to play elsewhere afterwards will be an interesting situation to see unfold, there is no doubt that Tottenham will offer him a significant ambassadorial role.

According to Football Transfers, Tottenham Hotspur have now stepped up their pursuit of Wolves winger Pedro Neto, having spoken to the player and his club about a potential transfer.

Spurs want a new attacker this summer

The report claims that Ange Postecoglou is keen to revamp his attack ahead of the start of the new season, with Neto featuring prominently in the Australian’s plans.

Spurs have allegedly made further advances towards the winger, with the North London club discussing personal terms with the player on Wednesday.

Tottenham have been rather quiet in the transfer market since signing Archie Gray from Leeds United at the start of the summer. Even Yang Min-hyuk is only due to join in January 2025.

Competition from Arsenal for Pedro Neto

However, the report makes it clear that Tottenham will not have things their own way in the race for Neto, with Arsenal also continuing to eye the winger.

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It is revealed that Mikel Arteta is keen to add a left-footed wide player to his squad in order to have adequate cover for Bukayo Saka.

Following the news that Nico Williams will stay put at Athletic Club Bilbao, the Gunners could now turn their attention towards the Portugal international.

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With the Chiesa rumours having been dismissed by several reliable sources, Neto appears to be the only winger Tottenham are now after.

However, the club might also decide to pursue a versatile wide-forward rather than just an out-and-out wide player.

Spurs captain, Heung-Min Son, is a national icon in South Korea and he hasn’t ruled out a move back to his home country in the future.

Son was flying in Tottenham’s clash in Korea

Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs travelled to Seoul for the second time in three years this pre-season with Heung-Min Son understandably being the man who attracted the most attention whilst playing in his home nation.

Son repaid the home crowd’s adoration for him with a stunning display that fans have come to expect from the 32-year-old who curled in a typical long-range effort in the 37th minute, only to double his tally seven minutes later.

Tottenham’s captain is not showing any signs of slowing down, even at 32, although his current Spurs deal expires in a year’s time (TransferMarkt). It appears as though the Korean media are already dreaming of Son making a huge transfer to his native league.

Son has not ruled out a future move to the K-League

The Korean media were keen to understand Son’s appreciation for the football that is played in his home nation following his outstanding display against their all-star team (K League United).

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Son said: “First of all, I think because of time differences, it’s really hard to watch the live games, but I’m still very interested in the K League because all of my friends are playing in the K League. And I really enjoy to watch. If you have a chance to watch live games or even highlights, I’ll try to watch as many games as possible.”

Son didn’t rule out a future move to the league too, stating: “It’s fun to watch because we all love football, you know, so especially back home. It means something, but, if I’ll play in the K League, I don’t know, (in) football, you never know.

“I can’t give you an answer right now, but I just want to focus on where I am now, so, as I said last year, before we started the season, I got a lot of things to do in the Premier League, so I want to improve as much as I can, and I want to be a better player as much as I can.

“So, yeah, football, you never know. I can’t give you the answer, but you never know. Let’s see what happens.”

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Tottenham will have to make a decision on Son’s contract situation very shortly, with the club presumably unlikely to let their captain depart for free.

However, I would suggest that Son would either play a few more seasons at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and if not, at a similarly high-level, before moving to the K-League.

South Korea clearly have plenty of talented players as displayed in Spurs’ close-fought friendly but is a big drop in quality from the level Son is currently playing at.

Tottenham Hotspur’s search for a new striker continues to rumble on with the transfer deadline looming ever closer.

Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has this evening taken to social media platform X to reveal that Tottenham are keen on Bournemouth’s Dominic Solanke.

The 26-year-old is rumoured to be among the targets which Tottenham are looking at with the North Londoners yet to have made a bid for the forward, who scored 19 times in the Premier League last season (transfermarkt).

Tottenham have previously been linked with Brentford’s Ivan Toney who is in the last year of his contract, however, his replacement, Igor Thiago has suffered a knee injury which will keep him out until around Christmas (The Sun).

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Solanke has a hefty transfer release clause

talkSPORT have previously reported that Solanke’s transfer release clause stands at around £65million, which is only active if one of the so-called ‘big six’ clubs in the Premier League: Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham come calling.

Only Erling Haaland, Cole Palmer and Alexander Isak scored more goals in the English top flight last season.

Solanke’s Bournemouth contract expires in 2027 having signed an extension in 2023.

His arrival at Bournemouth in 2019 included a sell-on clause that would see former club Liverpool receive 20 per cent on any profit made from an onward transfer (The Athletic).

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Spending around £65million on Dominic Solanke, who has only had one prolific season in the Premier League could smack of desperation.

He has yet to prove himself as a consistently prolific forward at the very top level and with such a hefty price tag, it poses a substantial risk.

Ange Postecoglou said recently he’s still pursuing his original targets and if Solanke was the club’s main striking option – Johan Lange has some questions to answer.