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  • Ignore the Doubters – Dominic Solanke is the Perfect Striker for Tottenham

Ignore the Doubters – Dominic Solanke is the Perfect Striker for Tottenham

07 August 2024 2957
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Tottenham Hotspur have not shied away from their desire to sign a new striker before the summer transfer window closes.

Head coach Ange Postecoglou confirmed such reports during their recent tour of Asia, and it appears the club are working hard behind the scenes to snatch a number nine.

Dominic Solanke is the latest name linked with Spurs. The 26-year-old's contract contains a £65m release clause and he is said to be open to a north London move.

Considering whichever striker Tottenham do sign will effectively be a belated replacement for club legend and all-time leading scorer Harry Kane, it's fair for supporters to feel underwhelmed at links to the talisman of Bournemouth.

But that ultimately detracts from what kind of player Solanke is and the level he is capable of playing at.

Here's the lowdown on Solanke, how he would fit in at Spurs and why such a move makes sense for all parties.

If Spurs are searching for an outright number nine, then Solanke is pretty perfect. He's fantastic at putting the ball away from central positions in the box, and though his link-up play isn't a particular strength, the assist numbers he's posted throughout his Bournemouth spell are still generous.

Solanke ranks highly among strikers for aerial duels (2.63 per 90) and clearances (1.16 per 90) and isn't afraid to do the dirty work from the front. He'd fit into an Ange-ball system seamlessly and would take little time to blend into the team.

Solanke boasts a physical presence in and around the box which Tottenham simply do not have at the moment.

In Bournemouth's system, he is incredibly reliable in set-pieces and off high, floated crosses - something that Spurs could definitely utilise more heading into the new season.

His ability to read the game and create chances from pressing is similar to Richarlison, but Solanke ranks higher in terms of goals and is a more reliable scorer from other types of chances - most notably Spurs' trademark low crosses which pierce the six-yard box.

The simple enough theory is Solanke managed to score with ease for Bournemouth last season, so in a system like Spurs' he could easily add many more strikes to that tally. If Postecoglou really wanted to, he could play Solanke and Richarlison together like the many Tottenham partnerships of old, with one pushing high and the other more stationary.

Solanke's fitness record should also be seen as a plus for Spurs, given he played all 38 Premier League games last season and the north Londoners at times found it hard to field a coherent XI.

One of the biggest weaknesses for Solanke is his passing - he's statistically not a great passer at all and ranked in the bottom seven-percentile among Premier League forwards for passes completed per 90 last season.

This worked in Bournemouth's system as he didn't really need to do an awful lot of passing. He's very much a modern day forward who is set and ready, and if he is allowed to just stand in the right places and await chances, then he will score them.

Too many times last season did Tottenham play low crosses without a centre forward to attack them, or shy away from getting the ball in the area quickly for a target man to bring it back to Earth. Solanke would fix both of these issues without needing to be extraordinary at everything else a la Kane.

The feeling from a Bournemouth POV is it's now or never for Solanke at the very top level.

He's coming off the best season of his career - 19 Premier League goals, 21 in all competitions - rivalling some of Europe's top names.

His time at Liverpool and Chelsea may not have been tangibly fruitful, but on the south coast he's developed into a composed player who understands his role in the system.

Solanke has taken all of his experiences on board and at 26 is now a leader on the pitch. He acts like a player who doesn't need to prove himself anymore - we know who he is.

Solanke is categorically good enough for England and should not be overlooked. It was clear that he wasn't going to get a shock call-up to Euro 2024 under Gareth Southgate with Kane, Ivan Toney and Ollie Watkins ahead of him, but there is scope to be part of the World Cup 2026 team for sure.

A move to Spurs would highlight Solanke's ambition to play for England and give him the necessary platform to impress the next Three Lions boss.

If Spurs are to steal Solanke this summer, they will have to stump up a decent amount for him, both as a good player and one crucial to Bournemouth.

The value of his release clause, £65m, is a fair valuation for the player. He also comes with a potential to break into the England squad, which is why Tottenham would have to pay a premium.

With a price tag of £65m, Solanke would surpass Richarlison and Tanguy Ndombele as Tottenham's most expensive signing. This would bring added pressure, but it's a challenge he is ready to take on.

If Solanke departs, Bournemouth will need to find a replacement quickly. He offers more than just goals - he was instrumental in the Cherries' push for European football last season. This is why there is a release clause in his contract, and why Tottenham will need to meet it.


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