Forgotten Tottenham man on radar at West Ham after asking to ‘terminate’ deal
A forgotten figure in Tottenham Hotspur’s ranks could be set for an unexpected career twist this winter, as reports claim the winger has requested his current loan deal be terminated early, with West Ham United emerging as potential suitors ahead of the January transfer window.
Tottenham’s attacking department has undergone significant changes in recent months, leaving little room for some of their fringe players to make an impression. The North London club currently boasts an array of attacking talent including Richarlison, Dominic Solanke, Mathys Tel, Randal Kolo Muani, Wilson Odobert, Xavi Simons, and Dejan Kulusevski — a frontline brimming with pace, creativity, and depth.
The summer saw the departure of club captain Son Heung-min, who left after years of stellar service, while Bryan Gil also moved on. Promising youngsters Mikey Moore and Manor Solomon were loaned out to gain valuable first-team experience, but it’s the latter whose spell away from Spurs has not gone according to plan.
Currently on loan at Villarreal, Solomon has struggled to replicate the form that once made him one of the most exciting young wide players in English football. According to SofaScore statistics, the Israeli international is averaging just 23 minutes per league appearance and 17 touches per match this season — a stark contrast to his highly productive spell with Leeds United last year.
During his time at Leeds, Solomon was a vital cog in the attack, scoring 10 goals and providing 12 assists in the Championship. He was heavily involved in play, averaging 40 touches per game, creating 1.7 key passes, and attempting 1.5 shots per match. The current situation at Villarreal is the complete opposite; his contributions have dwindled to just 0.5 key passes and 0.5 shots per game, highlighting how isolated he has become in Spain’s top flight.
Reports from Israel suggest that Solomon is deeply frustrated with his lack of playing time and has found it difficult to adapt to life in La Liga. The 26-year-old is said to be disappointed by how his loan spell has unfolded and is eager to return to England, where he feels more comfortable and appreciated.
As a result, Solomon has reportedly asked Tottenham to end his loan early in January, a move that could pave the way for a switch elsewhere. One club already showing interest is West Ham United, who have made an enquiry about signing the winger when the transfer window reopens.
The Hammers’ struggles in front of goal this season have been well-documented. Only five Premier League teams have scored fewer goals than West Ham, and they currently sit 18th in the table, flirting dangerously with the relegation zone. The departure of Mohammed Kudus — who joined Tottenham in the summer — has left a noticeable void in David Moyes’ attack. Kudus contributed five goals and three assists in the league last season and has already chipped in with one goal and five assists for Spurs this term.
Solomon could therefore represent an ideal solution for West Ham’s attacking woes. His creativity, dribbling ability, and direct style of play could inject some much-needed spark into their forward line. Meanwhile, from Tottenham’s perspective, the club would likely have no objections to ending his Villarreal spell early, given how far down the pecking order he has fallen under Thomas Frank.
The potential move makes sense for all parties involved: Tottenham could clear space in their squad, West Ham would acquire a Premier League-proven winger, and Solomon himself would have the opportunity to reignite his career in familiar surroundings.
It remains to be seen whether the transfer materializes, but with West Ham’s attacking struggles showing no signs of easing, the 26-year-old could be exactly the kind of player to help them climb away from danger in the second half of the campaign.
In his only full Premier League season with Spurs — following his transfer from Shakhtar Donetsk — Solomon made 19 appearances and scored four goals, proving he can make an impact in England’s top tier. A move back to London could therefore be the fresh start he needs to rediscover the confidence and consistency that once made him one of the league’s most promising young attackers.
If Tottenham agree to his early release and West Ham make their move, the forgotten Spurs man could soon find himself back in the Premier League spotlight — this time wearing claret and blue, fighting to help the Hammers turn their season around.