Fabrizio Romano was the first to break the news that Spurs had come to an agreement with the Israeli winger, who follows James Maddison and Guglielmo Vicario through the Hotspur Way doors.
Last time around, Solomon had a standout season with Fulham, a different London team. Off the bench in games’ second halves, Solomon frequently brought a spark of fire.
Due to the conflict in Ukraine, the attacker was permitted to leave his parent club, Shakhtar Donetsk, on loan. FIFA prolonged this decision so that Solomon could choose to go on his own terms this summer (BBC).
Solomon appears to be joining just days after Lucas Moura left Tottenham for free, and once Arnaut Danjuma’s loan with Villarreal came to an end, he was also permitted to rejoin.
As of right now, according to Fabrizio Romano, Solomon will have a medical day at Hotspur Way on Monday, and the contract will be completed within the next 24 to 48 hours.
Spurs Web Opinion:
There is no losing from this deal. Spurs are picking up a young and talented attacker who should improve a lot over the next few years, at which point his value will also rise. And even if that does not happen, they didn’t pay anything for him anyway. As long as money is spent in other areas.
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Spurs: Ange could ditch Davies for Piero Hincapie
The promising defender has seemingly been a long-term target for the Lilywhites
Rumors that Ange Postecoglou, 47, was intending to orchestrate a mass exodus at N17 before the upcoming season were rampant as the new manager of Tottenham Hotspur got ready to enter the building last month.
It appears that this prediction is already coming true just a few weeks into the Greek-Aussie’s tenure, with recent reports in particular indicating that the former Celtic manager is willing to let Pierre-Emile Hojberg leave despite the veteran Dane having missed very few Premier League games over the last three seasons.
Ivan Perisic may soon go for greener pastures due to this brutality, while Hugo Lloris, a stalwart goalkeeper, also seems headed for the exit, especially with the addition of Guglielmo Abate from Empoli.
Ben Davies, a Welsh international, is a player who Postecoglou should also think about letting go of since, according to reports published before the new manager took over, the north London club was open to receiving offers for the 30-year-old.
The versatile defender, a former member of Swansea City, was a part of the defense that allowed 63 league goals to be scored last season. According to analyst Gabby Agbonlahor, the versatile defender has been “struggling to put in top performances” lately, and Spurs need to make a “real shuffle” in the backline.
The £80k per week employee’s departure might then be accelerated if the Premier League team manages to sign longtime target Piero Hincapie. According to reports in Portugal, Tottenham is one of the clubs interested in the Bayer Leverkusen player, with a fee of approximately €40 million (£34 million) having been suggested.
Lauded as “elegant”, “complete” and “dominant” by talent scout Jacek Kulig, Hincapie enjoyed a solid season in the Bundesliga last time out, showcasing his defensive strength after averaging 2.7 tackles and interceptions per game from his 30 league outings, with that a far better record than what the current Spurs man achieved from his 31 league appearances (1.5 tackles and interceptions per game). That ball-winning brilliance is also illustrated by the fact that Hincapie ranks in the top 10% among those in his position for tackles made in Europe’s top five leagues, while Davies ranks in just the bottom 26% for that same metric, as per FBref.
In comparison to other centre-backs across the continent, the duo are both alike due to their ability to bring the ball out from the back, albeit with the Leverkusen ace just about edging it as he ranks in the top 3% for progressive carries, with Davies ranking in the top 6% in that regard. Equally, while Hincapie has made over 100 appearances at senior level throughout his career to date, he is still a relatively young prospect, ensuring he could represent a figure who can thrive in English football over the next decade or so.
With Davies having already had a nine-year run in north London, perhaps it is time for the ageing asset to be on his way, in order to help welcome in a player of truly exciting potential.
