JUST IN- Bournemouth currently furious with Tottenham barely 1-hour of agreeing to sell Solanke to them
The Mirror has reported a growing sense of frustration within Bournemouth regarding Tottenham Hotspur’s timing in their pursuit of Dominic Solanke. According to the report, some individuals within the South Coast club are increasingly dismayed that Spurs only chose to formalize their interest in Solanke just before the start of the new season, creating an atmosphere of irritation and uncertainty.
Over the past 24 hours, it appears that Tottenham have markedly accelerated their efforts to secure Solanke’s signature. Multiple media outlets have highlighted that significant progress is being made in the negotiations between Spurs and Bournemouth. Alasdair Gold, a respected journalist in the footballing world, has indicated that Tottenham are “closing in” on finalizing a deal for the 26-year-old striker. This sentiment is echoed by well-known reporters Duncan Castles and David Ornstein, who have added that Spurs and Bournemouth have agreed on a fee. This fee is reportedly set to be a record sale for Bournemouth, underscoring the magnitude of the transfer.
Earlier in the week, journalist Steve Kay provided an update based on a conversation with an insider from Bournemouth. The insider expressed confidence that Dominic Solanke would not be leaving the club this summer. Kay shared this insight on KS1 TV, noting that the insider seemed optimistic about retaining Solanke for the upcoming season. The remarks were somewhat ambiguous, suggesting that while the insider was cautious, there was an underlying hope that Solanke would stay with Bournemouth.
Despite this optimism, The Mirror’s latest report reveals that frustration has been mounting among Bournemouth officials. The club is said to have “reluctantly” agreed to sell their star forward, despite their initial hopes of keeping him with less than two weeks to go until the commencement of the 2024/25 campaign. The timing of Tottenham’s approach has been particularly perplexing and frustrating for Bournemouth, as it implies that Spurs may have had a more extensive list of striker options. It seems that Tottenham were working behind the scenes to determine which deals were viable, leading to a delayed move for Solanke. If Spurs had acted with greater urgency, this transfer might have been completed well before now, potentially avoiding the current complications and frustrations.
