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Manor Solomon has been told by Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi that he is not part of his plans for the season ahead and can leave the club this summer

Former Leeds United star Manor Solomon has reportedly been made surplus to requirements by Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi. The Italian is said to have informed the Israel forward that he has no place in his plans for the upcoming season and that the winger is free to seek a move away from the club, according to football. london.

The 26-year-old has made just six competitive appearances for Spurs since his arrival in 2023, having spent time on three separate loan spells following a knee injury during his debut season at the club. Solomon had harboured hopes that his former Shakhtar Donetsk boss De Zerbi might find a role for him within his revamped squad next term.

However, that prospect has failed to materialise, with De Zerbi making clear to Solomon that his future lies away from north London. Spurs will now look to secure a new club this summer for the Israel international, who has two years remaining on his current deal.

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Solomon joined on a free transfer from Shakhtar in the summer of 2023, following a loan stint at Fulham, as an addition to Ange Postecoglou's squad. After a promising start which included two assists against Burnley, he suffered a knee injury in training just six weeks into the season.

The setback kept him sidelined for the remainder of that campaign, and the following summer he was shipped out on a season-long loan to then-Championship outfit Leeds United.

Solomon thrived at Elland Road, racking up 10 goals and 13 assists in 41 appearances, playing a key role in helping Daniel Farke's side clinch promotion to the Premier League.

Many anticipated that Leeds would attempt to make his transfer permanent in the subsequent window, but Solomon was instead left at Spurs until the final day of the summer window.

A loan switch to Crystal Palace collapsed despite a deal sheet being submitted to the Premier League, as the Eagles withdrew from the agreement, leaving Tottenham to secure the winger a last-minute move to Villarreal.

That stint yielded just one La Liga start, however, and during the winter window a fresh loan was arranged for him to join struggling Italian outfit Fiorentina.

Despite suffering a thigh injury in March, Solomon made 16 appearances for the Florence club, contributing two goals and one assist as they secured their Serie A survival, while also providing an assist in their Conference League quarter-final second leg victory over Crystal Palace.

The winger will now be seeking yet another new club this summer, with the door at Spurs firmly shut. The Whites have been looking to generate movement during the early knockings of the transfer window.

They remain in talks with Southampton for midfielder Shea Charles, with hope remaining that a breakthrough can be found, after an initial bid for the Saints key man was rejected.

The 24-year-old striker is sought-after

Leeds United have been told it could be worth the risk of bringing Troy Parrott back to the Premier League, as the striker continues to be linked with Daniel Farke's team.

The 24-year-old Republic of Ireland striker has been mentioned as a potential Leeds signing for over 12 months now, with that speculation escalating in 2026 on the back of impressive form by Parrott.

The former Tottenham Hotspur graduate as been a massive hit in the Netherlands after first moving to Excelsior Rotterdam and now banging in the goals for AZ Alkmaar, scoring at an average of more than a goal every two games.

That goal ration has caught the attention of a host of clubs, with speculation the striker is set on a return to England this summer. Needing to strengthen their options up top, former Arsenal forward Alan Smith has backed a move by Leeds for Parrott.

In his latest column for BestBettingSites.co.uk, Arsenal legend and Sky Sport commentator Smith, said; "Troy’s been about a bit, hasn’t he? But his last season was fantastic in terms of goals. So it’s a big step up to the Premier League. Of course it is.

"Daniel Farke’s played two up top quite often last season in that kind of 3-5-2. So there might be a slot there for him. I think Leeds need a bit more firepower, certainly. So it would be a bit of a punt. But I think when it comes to strikers, most signings are unless you’re spending 100 million odd.

"It’d be interesting to see him back in because I remember when he came through at Spurs, everyone was talking about him. So we’ll see how that develops."

The Tottenham manager's statement was both praise to Leeds United and a shielded message to West Ham

Leeds United might have kept Tottenham Hotspur biting their nails for now but Roberto De Zerbi is sure the Whites will have West Ham chewing their fingers on the final day of the season.

Leeds were second best during Monday’s game but the resilience that has carried them through this season saw them earn a point down in London, meaning Spurs have gone just two - and not four - points ahead of West Ham in 18th.

It is that sustained character which supporters of both relegation-threatened clubs have longed to see from their respective teams. Both the Hammers and more recently Spurs have had periods of good momentum where this has been present, but nowhere near often enough.

Leeds found their own robustness long ago and have more-or-less kept it up for six months now, barring a goalless three-fixture run in March. After this blip, though, they have recovered to go seven games unbeaten with three of these being wins.

And so United have picked up 13 points across this period, which is the sixth-best return in the league - pick up the same amount of points as title favourites Arsenal and just one fewer than challengers Manchester City.

The picture is even more appealing when the time period is condensed to the last five games. Leeds sit fourth in that form table with only Man City, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest (on the same points but with a better goal difference) above them.

Monday’s 1-1 draw with Tottenham - which saw them go seven away games unbeaten - also means Leeds have tied the most away matches across the Premier League, with that being their ninth.

In the overall away table, Leeds sit 18th having won just two games on the road but of course this only means so much. Spurs sit fifth in that chart with West Ham in 16th. Both lie in the bottom four when it comes to home form, with Leeds in 11th.

The overarching point here is that Leeds are resilient and if they cannot win games are making sure they don’t lose them. Only Champions League-chasing Bournemouth, with 16, have more overall Premier League draws than Leeds’ 14.

And that is why Tottenham boss De Zerbi quipped a warning to West Ham post-match. He said: "We can't forget their last [Premier League] defeat was March 3 at home. And West Ham has to play with Leeds.

“I think Leeds will play like today with the same spirit, the same qualities. They are doing a great season."

The final-day warning for West Ham comes in several folds, beyond the form table. Leeds take confidence from their quarter-final win in the FA Cup, even if it was on penalties.

Since that game they have shown a lot of maturity. They survived a late barrage to hold on to a 2-1 win at Manchester United, the first victory at Old Trafford in the league for 45 years. They held Wolves at bay at 2-0 up to eventually win 3-0 and keep a clean sheet.

They showed courage to steal a last-gasp point down at Bournemouth. And after a 3-1 triumph over Burnley, Leeds once again withstood late pressure to secure a draw at Spurs. This team is indeed resilient.

And as Joe Rodon said after full time, “we don’t roll over for no-one”. Leeds still have personal pride and funds to play for, and the battling display at Spurs when safety was already secured shows United will try and spoil the party at the London Stadium too.

Form, safety and confidence is on their side. De Zerbi’s warning to West Ham might have been cheeky and covert but it nevertheless rings true.

The Tottenham Hotspur player has taken to social media to hit out at the decision

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison has suggested that referee Jarred Gillet was ‘petrified’ of awarding a penalty to Spurs during stoppage time of Monday’s 1-1 draw with Leeds United.

The playmaker, who was making his first appearance since May last year after suffering a cruciate ligament injury, has claimed Lukas Nmecha did not get the ball at any stage, despite VAR ruling that his tackle did not warrant a penalty.

Replays showed a deviation of the ball in the last phase of the tackle motion, which appeared as though it came from Nmecha’s foot. But Maddison is adamant that it was him who nicked the ball, and took to social media to state his view.

He wrote on Instagram: "For clarity… The small, tiny touch on the ball to change direction came from the outside of my right foot, not Nmecha, and I told the ref that.

"But the check was over in about 20 seconds. Officials are petrified to make decisions on pitch now because of VAR. We keep fighting. COYS."

After the match, Spurs boss Roberto De Zerbi - who received a yellow card during the match for protestations - stated he felt the officials should have “been more calm”, albeit refrained from commenting on the penalty incident itself.

The 1-1 result keeps Spurs firmly in the relegation fight, sitting two points ahead of West Ham United with two games to play. Leeds - who themselves earned a penalty for the equaliser when Mathys Tel’s boot connected with Ethan Ampadu’s head - were mathematically safe going into the match.

West Ham’s dramatic defeat to Arsenal on Sunday means the Whites are an unassailable eight points ahead of 18th place, with the final home game against Brighton & Hove Albion this weekend ahead of the final day clash at the Hammers.

The defender had a goal when he first joined Leeds United in 2023

Joe Rodon says Leeds United have enjoyed an "unbelievable" two years and is pleased with how his season has gone on a personal level.

Speaking to LeedsLive last summer, ahead of the season, Rodon said he felt he had a point to prove having been unable to earn regular Premier League minutes at former club Tottenham Hotspur.

Monday night saw him help Leeds secure a 1-1 draw at former club Spurs with United’s safety already sealed, unlike that of the hosts. Being able to reflect on his season now Leeds are officially staying up, Rodon identifies what he has - and has not - liked about his personal campaign.

“I think there’s obviously a little bit of frustration with the slight setbacks, with my ankle, but I think I’ve been stable, I've enjoyed it a lot,” he told reporters. “Obviously, we have changed system, played completely different positions, but I think that's something that I can, and I have, added to my game.

“I can play anywhere comfortably at any moment, whatever it takes to do for the team. Everyone who's come in [to the side] has done their roles, and we have a great group.”

On survival itself, Rodon added: “I’ve been here for three years now. I think when I came to this club, that this is what I wanted to do. This is what we set out to do.

“You know, obviously, the first year we failed but the last two years have been unbelievable, and this is the direction everyone wants to go as a club.

“We want to push up the table in these last few games, because in the group, everyone's worked so hard to be in this position, so there's no reason to stop."

Despite being safe, Leeds showed real resilience against Spurs, coming back from a goal down to earn their 44th point of the season having managed to keep Tottenham from getting a winner amid a late barrage.

“This group is really competitive,’ Rodon explained. “We're professionals and I think, as you've seen, we don’t roll over for no one. What goes on the training ground, the manager always keeps it competitive.

“We're all professionals, we want to win. We go into every game wanting to win, and that's the main thing that has to be mindset.”

The Leeds United captain was in fine form both and off the pitch

Leeds United showed why they will be no pushovers for the remainder of the season even after securing safety, during their 1-1 draw with Tottenham Hotspur on Monday evening.

The Whites showed character and steel to come from a goal down to get a point and had to stave off barrage of late pressure to keep hold of the result. The draw means Leeds move to 44 points with the possibility of reaching 50 still alive.

A number of players showcased their resilient characteristics in Monday’s trip to relegation-threatened Spurs, who were on a high after back-to-back wins. Joe Rodon and Jaka Bijol fall into this category, as did captain Ethan Ampadu.

His contract expires in 2027 and there will be a real keenness for the club to tie him down for longer. He features heavily in a few unseen moments from last night.

Ampadu’s antics

Of course, it was Ampadu who won the penalty that saw Dominic Calvert-Lewin notch his 14th goal of the campaign. He was left with a nasty bruise on his head, leaving no-one in any doubt that contact had been made.

As he recieved treatment on the touchline, a few Spurs fans had some choice words to share. He was seen joking back with them. In fact, he was in the mood for a few exchanges with peers to.

At one stage, he delivered a volley of chatter at Tottenham right-back Pedro Porro after he smacked a free-kick well wide of the upright in the first half.

More funnily, after full time, Ampadu, with a wry smile, jovially interrupted Rodon’s chat with the media to point out the defender had stolen his foot sliders. The ‘No.4’ written on them ended any debate.

Spurs fans ask for feedback

In the press box, reporters are provided with a replay screen and this was used often amid the various incidents within the game. Spurs fans around the media tribune knew of this and were keen to get real-time feedback on two main incidents.

The first was the penalty shout on Ampadu, with fans turning towards journalists with pensive looks. One leaned over the top barricade and asked for an opinion. He was not sure Mathys Tel touched Ampadu and that there was no intent - more in hope than anything else. The reporter broke the news to him that he had made contact.

Later on, fans were baying for reporters to give them their thoughts on Lukas Nmecha’s challenge on James Maddison in added time, inside the Leeds box. Journalists relayed that Nmecha looked to have got a touch, prompting hands on heads and aghast looks before the decision was announced over the PA system.

Farke’s gestures

Daniel Farke was indeed on the touchline after shaking off illness to lead his side to the draw. He was in usual form, commanding his troops and also remonstrating with the fourth official if he felt the referee Jarred Gillet made a serious error.

Farke was furous at the officials when Karl Darlow got penalised for holding onto the ball for longer than eight seconds, along with his coaching staff members. They clearly felt it was a needless decision to blow up.

In the end, Pascal Struijk had to clear one from just in front of the goal-line with Darlow beaten by a shot. If it had gone in, that might just have seen the bench explode.

Later in the game, Farke was seen giving former Norwich City man James Maddison a quick embrace as he made his way onto the field for the first time since May last year, having suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury. At full-time, he went to give him a bear hug and spoke fondly of him, too.

Find out how Leeds United's players rated against Tottenham Hotspur in tonight's Premier League clash

Leeds United came from a goal down to draw 1-1 away at a Tottenham Hotspur side fighting for its life to stay in the Premier League, just 24 hours on from their own safety being confirmed.

The first half saw Spurs with the greater efforts on goal, with Leeds needing to make important blocks numerous times. Pascal Struijk had to clear one off the line at one stage with Mathys Tel meanwhile running Daniel James ragged at right wing-back.

It was Tel who struck first blood on 51 minutes, when Jaka Bijol's headed clearance from a corner led to him cutting inside to unleash a sumptuous curling effort past Karl Darlow's glove.

However, he became hero-turned-culprit when he gave away the penalty when making contact with Ethan Ampadu upon trying to clear the ball over his head. Dominic Calvert-Lewin stepped up to hammer home his 14th goal of the season in the 74th-minute.

Despite sustained Spurs pressure in the final 13 minutes, it was Sean Longstaff who forced Antonin Kinsky into late save onto the bar. Lukas Nmecha had a late penalty appeal against him dismissed and Leeds just about clung on. Here are the ratings.

Karl Darlow - Some shaky bits with the ball at feet and got penalised for holding onto the ball for more than eight seconds in the first half. Punched several balls clear. 6

Daniel James - Was targeted with long balls over the top playing as the short-heighted right wing-back. Struggled against Mathys Tel, with his positioning not precise enough, albeit understandably. Saw a shot go well over in the second half. 5

Joe Rodon - Was denied a goal from Antonin Kinsky's fantastic low save on 22 minutes. Defended astutely against his former club, using his strength very well and cleverly. 8

Jaka Bijol - Won so many headers and made many vital interventions. Also produced some fine passes. Always there with the important contact. Great display. 9

Pascal Strujik - Cleared one away from the line with Darlow beaten in the first half. Was fairly decent, though had to track back a lot. One them saw him take a whack to the leg, which may have contributed to him going off 10 minutes after the break. 7

James Justin - Shook off a bloody nose sustained early on. Was stable and reliable, without doing anything too risky. Put in some important challenges towards the end. Great ball into Sean Longstaff, who almost scored. Super block towards the end. 8

Ethan Ampadu - Showed superb football intelligence to cover back and spark the transition forwards. Rallied the team with actions as well as words. Won the penalty. 9

Ao Tanaka - Did lose a few duels, but also won a few too - just not the majority. A bit too weak at times, turning his back in the box at one point. Loose balls, most of his successful ones being safe options. Found his rhythm better towards the end of the game, including one great tackle. 6

Anton Stach - Was in the wars a bit with a few whacks. Struggled to implement himself fully but kept running and putting himself about. 6

Brenden Aaronson - Got in between the angles. Lost the ball at times but also produces some neat touches to dig himself out of being cornered. 6

Dominic Calvert-Lewin - Often frustrated, either his knock-downs not met or he gave a loose ball. Couldn't make much stick, or work. But stuck his penalty away expertly for his 14th goal of the season. 6

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Sebastiaan Bornauw (55' for Struijk) - Played a few hospital balls on occasion but did what he needed to. Weathered the late barrage. 7

Sean Longstaff (90+3' for Tanaka) - Almost got a late winner, forcing Kinsky into a crucial, crucial save inside the area. 6

Wilfried Gnonto (63' for James) - Some wayward passes. Looked to make things happen, though. 7

Lukas Nmecha (63' for Aaronson) - Won a few set-pieces by drawing fouls. Like Gnonto, took game to the defence. Used his body well at both ends, too. 8

MANAGER: Daniel Farke - With Jayden Bogle and Gabriel Gudmundsson injured, he was forced to play James at right wing back and it didn't work. Leeds had no real clear attacking game plan and Spurs were able to find holes for the best part of an hour. However, subs Gnonto and Nmecha did make an impact when they came on, adding more impetus, so credit to Farke for that. Leeds unbeaten in seven away games. 7

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Daniel Farke has named his Leeds United XI to take on Tottenham Hotspur this evening

Daniel Farke has reacted to Noah Okafor's injury absence by bringing Daniel James back into the Leeds United line-up for tonight's Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur.

Okafor has been ruled out for two games with a calf injury, this evening's game and the final home match against Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday. As a result, Brenden Aaronson - initially benched for the 3-1 win over Burnley - comes in to play just behind Dominic Calvert-Lewin in a 3-4-2-1 formation.

The American will support the 13-goal striker alongside Anton Stach, who netted the opener against Burnley. Behind them in midfield sees Ao Tanaka partner captain Ethan Ampadu for a fifth straight Premier League match.

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With Gabriel Gudmundsson still out with his hamstring setback, James Justin continues at left wing-back and it appears James has come in on the right for Jayden Bogle - out of the squad with a hamstring issue - on the other flank.

Pascal Struijk had been a doubt for this game with a hip issue, missing a training session on Thursday. However, he has passed the fitness mark and starts in the back three alongside Jaka Bijol with Joe Rodon on the right of the trio.

They will guard Karl Darlow, who won April's save of the month for his point-blank save from Ladislav Krejci in the 3-0 win over Wolves.

In the matchday squad for the first time is academy left-back Jayden Lienou, while fellow youth star Rhys Chadwick joins him. January loanee Facundo Buonanotte fails to get a place on the bench also due to a hamstring injury.

XI: Darlow; Rodon, Bijol, Struijk; James, Ampadu, Tanaka, Justin; Stach, Aaronson; Calvert-Lewin.

Subs: Perri, Byram, Lienou, Bornauw, Longstaff, Chadwick, Gnonto, Piroe, Nmecha.

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