Tottenham Hotspur are in advanced discussions to sign Dominic Solanke from AFC Bournemouth. The centre-forward has agreed to the move, and negotiations are ongoing to finalize the transfer. Spurs’ interest in Solanke was first revealed last week by Fabrizio Romano.
- Tottenham Hotspur are in advanced discussions to sign Dominic Solanke from AFC Bournemouth.
- Solanke has agreed to the move, and negotiations are ongoing to finalize the transfer.
- Spurs’ interest in Solanke was first revealed last week by Fabrizio Romano.
Solanke’s Career Overview
Dominic Ayodele Solanke-Mitchell, born on September 14, 1997, in Basingstoke, England, plays as a centre-forward for AFC Bournemouth. Standing at 1.86 meters, Solanke has established himself as a versatile forward capable of playing various attacking roles. His contract with Bournemouth runs until June 30, 2027, and his market value is estimated at €40.00m.
🚨⚪️ Understand Tottenham are pushing to get Dominic Solanke deal done, talks underway with Bournemouth.
Solanke has given the green light to Spurs as negotiations are ongoing to find an agreement.
Tottenham want Solanke, as exclusively revealed last week. 👀 https://t.co/fK1TcNDlpA
pic.twitter.com— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
October 06, 2023
Career Statistics
- Total Appearances: 320
- Total Goals: 123
- Total Assists: 39
- Total Minutes Played: 23,361
Detailed Statistics by Competition
- Premier League: 134 appearances, 29 goals, 13 assists, 8,773 minutes
- Championship: 86 appearances, 44 goals, 18 assists, 7,450 minutes
- Premier League 2: 29 appearances, 18 goals, 2 assists, 2,242 minutes
- Eredivisie: 25 appearances, 7 goals, 1,811 minutes
- UEFA Youth League: 11 appearances, 12 goals, 1 assist, 815 minutes
- FA Youth Cup: 10 appearances, 8 goals, 1 assist, 913 minutes
- EFL Cup: 9 appearances, 2 goals, 2 assists, 589 minutes
- FA Cup: 8 appearances, 3 goals, 1 assist, 454 minutes
- UEFA Champions League: 4 appearances, 1 assist, 53 minutes
- Championship Play-Offs: 2 appearances, 165 minutes
- UEFA Champions League Qualifying: 1 appearance, 6 minutes
- TOTO KNVB Beker: 1 appearance, 90 minutes
National Team Career
Dominic Solanke has had a notable presence in England’s national teams across various age groups. He has earned one cap for the senior team and has been particularly prolific in youth international competitions.
- England Senior Team: 1 cap
- England U21: 18 caps, 9 goals
- England U20: 15 caps, 10 goals
- England U19: 10 caps, 3 goals
- England U18: 7 caps, 2 goals
- England U17: 14 caps, 11 goals
- England U16: 6 caps, 1 goal
Transfer History and Context
Solanke’s transfer history includes moves from Chelsea to Liverpool and then to Bournemouth. His performances, especially in the Championship, have been crucial for Bournemouth, with 44 goals in 86 appearances helping the team secure promotion to the Premier League.
- January 4, 2019: Transferred from Liverpool to Bournemouth for €21.2M
- July 10, 2017: Transferred from Chelsea to Liverpool on a free transfer
- August 4, 2015: Loaned from Chelsea to Vitesse
Solanke’s rising market value reflects his significant contributions and development as a key player. Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit of Solanke indicates their intention to strengthen their attacking lineup. His versatility to play as a centre-forward, second striker, and winger makes him a valuable asset for Spurs.
