Tottenham Hotspur have taken a significant step forward in their pursuit of Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke.
According to the latest from Caughtoffside, Spurs have met with Solanke’s representatives to express their interest in signing him and to gauge the player’s stance on the move.
The report claims that Tottenham are willing to offer £42.6 million to secure the player’s services. The player is said to be open to the move, making this development promising for the North London club.
Spurs have identified the former Liverpool striker as the ideal target to fill the void left by Harry Kane, who moved to Bayern Munich last summer.
Despite his challenging stint at Liverpool, Solanke has demonstrated his prowess as a prolific goalscorer at Bournemouth.
He netted an impressive 19 goals last season, his personal best in the Premier League, solidifying his reputation as a top-tier striker and an appealing option for Tottenham.
With the new season approaching quickly, Tottenham are keen to finalise the deal swiftly.
The club is not prepared to trigger Solanke’s £65 million release clause but are looking to make a significant offer, potentially including a player to sweeten the deal.
This strategic approach aims to expedite negotiations and reach an agreement beneficial to both parties.
With just a couple of weeks left in the start of the new season, the club will need to finalise a deal quickly since the longer it drags, the more complicated it will become given his huge release clause.