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Manor Solomon: Tottenham reach agreement to sign winger from Shakhtar Donetsk

By Alex HowellBBC Sport

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Tottenham have reached a verbal agreement to sign Manor Solomon.

The 23-year-old is set to undergo a medical this week before signing his contract with Spurs.

The winger was at Fulham last season, where he scored five times in 24 appearances, and Cottagers' manager Marco Silva had been keen to keep him.

He joined Fulham on loan from Shakhtar Donetsk after exercising a Fifa rule allowing Ukraine-based players to suspend their contracts.

The rule, applying to players who are not Ukrainian nationals, was introduced by Fifa following the invasion by Russia.

Solomon was in Kyiv at the time of the Russian invasion in February 2022, telling BBC Sport earlier this year about how he "woke up to the sound of explosions and sirens".

The Israeli international will become Tottenham's fourth signing of the summer following winger Dejan Kulusevski, goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario and midfielder James Maddison.

New manager Ange Postecoglu is looking to strengthen his side after Spurs finished a disappointing eighth in the Premier League last season, missing out on European football for the 2023-24 campaign.

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  • Comment posted by Tv, at 10:37 3 Jul 2023

    They haven't played a game yet but I can already see differences in style with the new manager. They're having a good window so far. Minimal fuss. Running their own race instead of focusing on what rivals are doing. Finally addressed the dodgy keeper situation too. Credit to them (Arsenal fan without beef).

  • Comment posted by ohound52, at 10:03 3 Jul 2023

    I dont really care for Spurs but like the way they are doing business this summer. Purposeful with phaffing about. Not being in Europe may turn out to be a good thing.

    • Reply posted by Gazzas grin, at 11:41 3 Jul 2023

      Gazzas grin replied:
      I don't care for Arsenal, but you write a fair post there. We've waited a long time to have problem areas addressed. Keeper and defence. Son was also a problem area last season and this signing should buck his ideas up.

  • Comment posted by NB22, at 11:36 3 Jul 2023

    Kane, Solomon.
    Bid for Jesus coming in next?

    • Reply posted by Gazzas grin, at 11:45 3 Jul 2023

      Gazzas grin replied:
      God help us!

  • Comment posted by Candy Kanes, at 09:38 3 Jul 2023

    Have some sympathy with Shakhtar on this. Losing assets over a war they’re not responsible for. Should sue Putin. However, surely Tottenham could afford a gesture of goodwill.

    • Reply posted by HLines, at 09:40 3 Jul 2023

      HLines replied:
      You’d like to think so but this is Levy we’re talking about. No chance.

  • Comment posted by Wee Brian, at 09:48 3 Jul 2023

    Another piece fits into Ange’s jigsaw. He did the same at Celtic in 2021 when they needed a new squad. He’s brilliant in the transfer market.

    • Reply posted by Snow Patrol, at 11:42 3 Jul 2023

      Snow Patrol replied:
      This is not an Ange signing - this is Levy taking advantage of a FIFA ruling which shafts the Ukrainian clubs - he just can’t resist a bargain whether he needs it or not 🧑‍🦲🧑‍🦲🧑‍🦲🧑‍🦲🧑‍🦲

  • Comment posted by Graham, at 09:48 3 Jul 2023

    As a Fulham fan this is disappointing. Ok he was never first name on the team sheet, but he has shown what he is capable of and
    if we are going to build on last season we need a good squad. Hope this isn't the start of a slow trickle of players going elsewhere...

    • Reply posted by Mate, at 10:33 3 Jul 2023

      Mate replied:
      Fulham have improved better than Spurs anyway

  • Comment posted by M Cook, at 09:49 3 Jul 2023

    Sadly Spurs can not compete with the likes of Man City & Chelsea for players. Not that I am abdicating selling out, as many clubs have to dubious owners.

    • Reply posted by Football_understand, at 10:03 3 Jul 2023

      Football_understand replied:
      Man City, Arsenal, Chelsea, Man United, Liverpool & Newcastle to be exact.

      Aston Villa seem to be attracting better players than Spurs aswell.

  • Comment posted by actonian, at 11:48 3 Jul 2023

    Spurs have needed a top class central defender for a very long time. This should be an urgent priority this summer.

    • Reply posted by daniels102, at 13:16 3 Jul 2023

      daniels102 replied:
      Nonsense, theres Sanchez, Dier, Romero, Davies, Lenglet, Tanganga - youre being silly

  • Comment posted by D1699616660798, at 09:51 3 Jul 2023

    Shame for Shaktar, seems a little unfair. But then again, those the rules!

    • Reply posted by D1688677478274, at 10:10 3 Jul 2023

      D1688677478274 replied:
      Spurs haven't finished in the top ten for over a decade. Do they really think this is going to make them better?

  • Comment posted by Cole, at 10:07 3 Jul 2023

    Decent signing I think. He won't be starting every game, but with Lucas Moura gone we do need a bit of extra cover on the wing and I'm assuming this will be a pretty reasonably priced deal for a player that's more than good enough to back us up.

    • Reply posted by Sideshow Bob, at 11:12 3 Jul 2023

      Sideshow Bob replied:
      He looked very impressive for Fulham during that spell of games where he was scoring back-to-back. Looks like a shrewd piece of business for Spurs.

  • Comment posted by Raffie, at 14:05 3 Jul 2023

    He's a good player but... 1) not Ange's signing - obvious opportunism to sign for free 2) did we really need another left sided winger 3) we are in urgent need of 2 decent centre backs 4) please don't make Lenglet a permanent transfer, he is average at best

  • Comment posted by Clint Harris, at 09:43 3 Jul 2023

    Get a bit bored of Spurs always nabbing our players (yes, I know technically he isn't ours but...). That said his attitude is questionable, and whilst he is clearly talented I do feel.he has more of a Spurs than a Fulham mentality, i.e. mercurial but inconsistent, rather than team focused. Will be interesting to see how he works.with Post....

    • Reply posted by Bleakmidwinter, at 09:47 3 Jul 2023

      Bleakmidwinter replied:
      Yes I get it. As a Tottenham supporter I used to feel the same way about Man United and Real Madrid

  • Comment posted by nicknack1, at 10:07 3 Jul 2023

    Who?

    If Kane leaves Spurs are in massive trouble

  • Comment posted by Jason, at 11:12 3 Jul 2023

    Tottenham signing players from Fulham’s bench???

    • Reply posted by Andy Sergeant, at 15:55 3 Jul 2023

      Andy Sergeant replied:
      Better than signing McGuire from MU's bench.......

      But there's still time .......!

  • Comment posted by Cometh The Hour, at 18:39 3 Jul 2023

    Spurs central defenders, and their defending as a whole is shocking.

    Hopefully, the new boss puts this right and Harry Kane stays.

    Then Spurs can move forward..... instead of backwards.

    However, Levy will always be a thorn in the set-up!

    • Reply posted by joey707, at 02:18 4 Jul 2023

      joey707 replied:
      Even this new boss cannot teach players that are incompetent, new tricks.

  • Comment posted by jenks84, at 15:10 3 Jul 2023

    Defence!!!!! For the love of everything defenders!!!!!

  • Comment posted by D1703156131483, at 09:44 3 Jul 2023

    Spurs more active than Man Utd. Oh dear

  • Comment posted by Craig, at 13:00 3 Jul 2023

    As a Fulham fan, not distraught to see him leave. He took 6 months to get fit after a heavy injury, played well for a month & then couldn't dislodge Willian or Wilson. Would have been a welcome addition to the squad and a little disappointed he didn't show more loyalty to a team that rehabilitated him for half a year. The saddest point is that Shakhtar get FA for a player they have helped develop

  • Comment posted by Mick, at 20:45 3 Jul 2023

    I doubt the wisdom of this transfer.

    • Reply posted by Paul Sutton , at 21:13 3 Jul 2023

      Paul Sutton replied:
      We’re not going to attract many top players.. at the moment

  • Comment posted by Kevin Sawyer-Firth, at 10:40 3 Jul 2023

    Heard will be 5 year deal Wow ! He was with us (Fulham) last season. Good player but very streaky ! he was good as a back up to Willian. Wish him all the best but after the few good performances and the 4 goals ! Not a lot !

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