‘He’s an upgrade’ – Jamie O’Hara left delighted by Tottenham transfer rumour

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Tottenham have reportedly got their eyes on the potential signing of Dominic Solanke this summer.

And talkSPORT's Jamie O'Hara is absolutely delighted about it.

Solanke netted an impressive 19 goals in the Premier League last season, with only three strikers scoring more across the top tier.

Just last year Solanke signed a contract extension which would keep him at Bournemouth until 2027.

But the Chelsea academy graduate, who has been with the Cherries since 2019, could now be on the move back to London, according to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano.

The 26-year-old is said to have a £65 million release clause in his contract and has also been linked with moves to Arsenal and Chelsea.

But Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou is on the hunt for a new striker, particularly with striker Richarlison's future not yet certain.

The Brazilian only scored 12 times in the Premier League last season and O'Hara believes Solanke would represent a serious 'upgrade' given those statistics.

"I think it's a great signing," he admitted. "I think he's really good. Big season last season. I think he’d do well for Spurs."

"The problem he's got with Richarlison, he can finish, he knows where the net is. But his link up play comes off him too much.

"It goes into him - little one twos and that around the box. He's not clever enough. And that for me, he’s got to work on.

"I’m hoping Ange has got into him and been like, look I need you to step up if you're gonna play number nine for us. You've got to be that player.

"But Solanke’s link up is really good. You can stick it into him, runners will play off him. You know you can get Son beyond him but he's got pace as well, he can finish.

"I think he's an upgrade. I think he’d be a really good player for us.

"In January there was talk about the potential of him moving on. He was doing well. Bournemouth didn't want to let him go because I think they're worried about relegation.

"I think now would be a great time to get Solanke, I really like him. I think he’s a decent signing."

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has admitted that while Solanke is currently doing pre-season with the club, his future is not yet certain.

"Dom is happy," he said. "He has come back in very good shape, is training very well and the relationship he has with his team-mates is very good.

"But the market is open. You cannot say he is going to stay or that he is going to leave because we don't know. In the end, it is something you cannot control."

The Cherries are currently on a pre-season tour of the USA where they've already played out a 1-1 draw in a friendly against Wrexham and the same in a clash against Arsenal - although the Gunners won 5-4 on penalties.

They have two more US fixtures as they prepare to face Rayo Vallecano and Girona before their return home.

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