Tottenham Hotspur has reached an agreement with Bournemouth to sign Dominic Solanke for a deal worth up to £65m. The 26-year-old striker, who has one cap for England, will join Spurs for an initial fee of £55m with £10m in potential add-ons. This transfer will surpass Bournemouth’s previous record sale of £40m received for Nathan Ake from Manchester City in 2020.
Solanke, who was signed by Bournemouth for £19m from Liverpool in 2019, had an outstanding season in 2023-24, scoring 21 goals in 42 games for the Cherries. Tottenham’s manager, Ange Postecoglou, has been keen on strengthening the team’s attack following Harry Kane’s departure to Bayern Munich last year. Postecoglou emphasized that while they cannot replace a player like Kane, they have been working hard to bring in the right players for the upcoming season.
Bournemouth’s owner, Bill Foley, confirmed Solanke’s release clause of around £65m last month. Although the club hoped Solanke would stay, they have been preparing for his potential departure by lining up two or three candidates as replacements. Cherries boss Andoni Iraola admitted that Solanke would be a significant loss for the team if he decides to leave.
The transfer market is heating up as clubs across Europe continue to strengthen their squads ahead of the new season. Tottenham’s acquisition of Solanke is seen as a strategic move to bolster their attacking options and fill the void left by Kane. Fans will be eagerly waiting to see how Solanke adapts to his new team and whether he can replicate his impressive goal-scoring form at Bournemouth.
As the football world eagerly anticipates the start of the new season, all eyes will be on how the latest transfer deals impact the dynamics of the Premier League. With top clubs like Tottenham making significant moves in the transfer market, the competition is expected to be fierce, making for an exciting and unpredictable season ahead.