- Dominic Solanke has completed his medical at Tottenham ahead of his £65million transfer
- The deal for the striker is a club record for both Spurs and Bournemouth
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Dominic Solanke has completed his medical at Tottenham ahead of a £65million move from Bournemouth, Post Sport understands.
The 26-year-old has a contract at Vitality Stadium until 2029, but a hefty £65million release clause applies.
Last season he scored 19 goals in the Premier League, his best performance in the top division, and helped Bournemouth to an impressive 12th place.
Tottenham Hotspur were looking to strengthen their position in ninth position this summer and Solanke, who played for Liverpool between 2017 and 2019, emerged as a key target.
Liverpool have a 20 per cent sell-on clause after Solanke left for Bournemouth for an undisclosed fee, with a £65m clause that could see them receive as much as £9m.
Dominic Solanke has completed his medical and Tottenham are set to sign him from Bournemouth for £65million
The frontman’s expensive release clause was initially a stumbling block for potential suitors, but Solanke remained high on Ange Postecoglou’s wish list
The frontman’s expensive release clause initially posed a stumbling block for potential suitors, but Solanke remained high on Ange Postecoglou’s wish list.
His 21 goals in all competitions last year saw him surpass Spurs forwards Son Heung-min, who scored 17, and Richarlison, who scored 11.
Bournemouth will be reluctant to sell their talisman but Solanke, who narrowly missed out on England’s Euro 2024 squad, is set to take the next step in his career.
Solanke began his career at Chelsea, who also showed interest this summer, before moving to Anfield on a free transfer in 2017.
Solanke scored 19 goals in the Premier League last season, his best performance in the top flight
Bournemouth are reportedly reluctant to sell Solanke but are set to collect a club record transfer fee
Tottenham Hotspur have signed two players this transfer window: young midfielders Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall come from Leeds and Djurgarden respectively.
The new Solanke would give Postecoglou his first natural number 9 since Harry Kane left for Bayern Munich for a sensational £100million fee last summer.