Tottenham, led by transfer chief and technical director Johan Lange this window, could soon table bids for both Bournemouth star Dominic Solanke and another £60 million forward.
Spurs in the Market for New Striker to Replace Kane and Richarlison Despite his impressive mid-season form and finishing the 2023/2024 season as Spurs’ second top scorer behind Son Heung-min, it is believed that chairman Daniel Levy is ready to part ways with Richarlison.
This comes just two years after signing him from Everton for around £60 million. Reliable transfer journalist Ben Jacobs of GiveMeSport shared last week that Tottenham are determined to find a buyer for Richarlison this window. Subsequently, Fabrizio Romano claimed the Lilywhites are actively pursuing a new number nine.
Ange Postecoglou could also see a new winger arrive at N17 before the transfer window closes on August 30, but the consensus is that bringing in a fresh centre-forward is the priority for Spurs right now. This has led to their interest in Bournemouth’s Solanke. Postecoglou is said to be driving a Spurs move for Solanke, with the Englishman also open to making the switch to North London (GiveMeSport).
The Cherries’ ace scored 21 goals in 42 appearances across all competitions for Bournemouth last season, standing out as Andoni Iraola’s star player. His contract has a £65 million release clause, as widely reported, so it will be interesting to see if Spurs will come close to matching that figure or attempt a deal for the 26-year-old at a lower price. While Solanke hit double figures last season and has proven Premier League pedigree, he is not the only option being considered to bolster Tottenham’s forward line.
As the search continues for a striker who can replace both Harry Kane and potentially Richarlison, another player they continue to admire is Brentford’s Ivan Toney.
The England international scored 20 league goals under Thomas Frank the season before last, and he’s said to be valued at around £60 million according to some reports.
Tottenham Could Make Bids for Both Solanke and Toney According to TEAMtalk and journalist Rudy Galetti, Tottenham could table bids for both Solanke and Toney before deadline day, as Lange attempts to secure a prolific new talisman.
There have been suggestions that Toney is very keen on a move to Spurs this summer, making this a deal worth pursuing, especially as his contract expires next year.
This could give Postecoglou’s side some leverage in negotiations.
In terms of the 28-year-old’s quality, Toney’s excellent 22/23 haul has earned him praise.
Arsenal star Declan Rice described him as a “playmaker”-style forward in the mould of Kane. As the transfer window progresses, it will be interesting to see how Tottenham navigates these high-stakes negotiations. Securing either or both of these strikers could significantly bolster their attack and help them challenge for top honors in the upcoming season.
