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Tottenham could be setting up a deal that would see them finally replace Harry Kane.
Tottenham are in search of a striker to finally fill the void created by the £100 million departure of Harry Kane last summer. The Lilywhites are leaving no stone unturned as they look to fight for the league title next season or at least finish in a Champions League spot.
Kane is Tottenham’s all-time leading scorer and everything revolved around him at the club. Last season, Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou relied heavily on now-club captain Son Heung-min and Richarlison, the latter of whom enjoyed his best return last time out with 11 goals.
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But this season, there is clearly a need for an upgrade and more options in attack as Spurs finally go for it, and Dominic Solanke, who has proved during his time with Bournemouth that he is one of the most underrated strikers in the Premier League, is a strong candidate. Since joining the Cherries in 2019, the 26-year-old has made 216 competitive appearances for the club, scoring 77 goals and providing 31 assists. He narrowly missed out on England’s Euro 2024 squad, and there is a feeling that if he were playing for a team higher up the table with those numbers, he would surely have been in the conversation for Gareth Southgate’s team.
Joining Spurs would be an absolutely perfect deal for the striker, and he will be able to play in Europe. The system and style of Spurs mean he could be even more ruthless, as they create more chances and keep the ball better than Bournemouth do. Standing at 6'2" (188 cm), Solanke possesses a significant physical presence that can be crucial in the Premier League. Like Kane, he is strong in the air and can hold up the ball effectively, bringing teammates into play.
This attribute will be particularly important for Tottenham, as they will need a striker who can provide a focal point in attack and compete in aerial duels. Solanke's physicality and ability to win headers make him a natural successor to Kane in this regard. Solanke's career trajectory has been marked by resilience and determination. After struggling to break into the first team at Chelsea and Liverpool, he moved to Bournemouth, where he worked tirelessly to establish himself as a key player. When he moved to Bournemouth, many people saw it as a step-down, but he knew he had to work hard to get ahead.
This journey has instilled in him a strong work ethic and a hunger to succeed at the highest level. Tottenham would benefit from having a player with such determination and a point to prove, as Solanke would be highly motivated to seize the opportunity to replace Kane and lead the line for a top Premier League club.
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Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou is slowly turning this team into his own image, and he’s hinted in the past that he is looking to rebuild the foundations and make Spurs a team that is capable of competing for titles and rubbing shoulders with the big boys. To do that, he’ll need a striker who is a number 9 but versatile enough to play across the front line while also having incredible Premier League experience - Solanke fits the bill perfectly.