Tottenham Agree to Recruit CF Solanke → The 'SON Top' Era Ends
Aug 09, 2024
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British sports media 'The Athletic' is in the final stages of recruiting Solanke on the 9th (Korea time). Bournemouth agreed to sell for club top transfer fee' reports. As a result, Son Heung-min, the original wing forward, is expected to disappear from being placed on one-top, which is not suitable for him.
The Athletic agreed to sell Solanke at the club's highest price. We are in last-minute negotiations with Tottenham,' he added.
The Athletic said 'Solanke was desperate for a move to Tottenham. We have also agreed on personal terms and conditions.'
The Athletic said 'Solanke has a contract with Bournemouth until 2029. As it was known in June, the buyout was 65 million pounds (about 113 billion won)'.
Tottenham said they could not pay the full £65 million. Tottenham's offer was £50m. It is not known how the two sides engaged in a tug-of-war.
Tottenham's highest amount spent on transfer fees is 63 million pounds (about 110 billion won) spent when Tanguy Ndombele was recruited in 2019.
When Hishalisson was acquired from Everton in the summer of 2022, he spent £60 million (about 105 billion won).
TBR Football is not difficult to understand why Tottenham manager Engie Postecoglou wants Solanke. Solanke actually has everything. In many ways, he explained, 'Players who perfectly match the way Postecoglou wants to play.'
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Solanke scored 19 goals in the 2023-2024 Premier League, two more than Son Heung-min.
The Athletic also 'Solanke fits Postecoglou style. Solanke praised the player for leading the line and occupying space in and out of the box while at the same time understanding that it is his role to score goals, which is the most important task.
In addition, Solanke is quite good at competing in airballs. The Athletic said 'Solanke is good at responding to cutbacks and crosses. Solanke tried 30 headers, more than twice as many as the 14th Hisalee song.
Therefore, if Son Heung-min is placed in the left wing forward with Solanke at the center, Tottenham's second-line midfielders are likely to focus their penetration passes on Solanke. Son Heung-min is expected to have more time to stay on the side and focus on crosses.
dhhan@sportschosun.com
