Transfer Talk: Tottenham targeting Bournemouth's Solanke
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TOP STORY: Tottenham eyeing Solanke
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in AFC Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke, reports Fabrizio Romano.
The 26-year-old is reported to be one of the top names on the Premier League side’s shortlist, as they look to acquire a forward this month. Spurs are currently in the initial stages of exploring a potential deal, though there is belief that it could be difficult due to his importance to the Cherries’ side.
He enjoyed his best Premier League campaign of his career last season as he scored 19 goals while assisting another three in 38 appearances, and remains contracted at the Vitality Stadium until the summer of 2027.
A move for Solanke, who joined Bournemouth for a fee of £19 million in 2019, would be the first acquisition of a number nine since Harry Kane left north London, with manager Ange Postecoglou often deploying Son Heung-Min centrally last season.
PAPER GOSSIP
– RB Leipzig are standing firm with their demands of €60m for attacking midfielder Dani Olmo, reports Sky Germany. The 26-year-old is believed to be keen on a switch to the Blaugrana, who are said to have had their second approach for his signature turned down on Thursday. Negotiations are set to continue as the LaLiga side look to get a deal over the line for one of the standout players from the European Championship.
– Atalanta defender Sead Kolasinac is open to a return to the Bundesliga, reports Sky Sports Deutschland’s Florian Plettenberg. Multiple clubs in Germany are believed to be interested in landing the 31-year-old, with La Dea willing to offload him if they receive an offer worth between €5m and €10m. Kolasinac was a key player for the Serie A side last season, making 39 appearances across all competitions.
– Chelsea are keen on Grêmio attacking midfielder Gabriel Mec, according to UOL. The Blues are reported to have been in Brazil this week to negotiate a move for the 16-year-old, with talks ongoing over a deal worth an initial €7m that could rise to €14m if certain objectives are met, though the Tricolor are said to be looking for closer to €20m.
– Clubs in Saudi Arabia are favourites to sign free agent goalkeeper David de Gea due to his salary demands, reports Team Talk. The former Manchester United shot-stopper is reported to be looking for around €5m-per-year to return to football, but those demands have seen recent talks with both Genoa and Fiorentina break down, while clubs in Spain have also been unwilling to meet them. The 33-year-old goalkeeper has been without a club since leaving Old Trafford last summer.
– Liverpool are willing to grant defender Joe Gomez an exit from the club this summer, according to Football Insider. The 27-year-old has recently been reported to be looking to leave Anfield in the current transfer window, and it looks as though the Reds are open to a potential deal, but only if their valuation in the region of £45m is met.
