Leeds United close in on Premier League signing as loan move and medical planned after transfer rival rejected — YEP 23/8/24
#By Joe Donnohue
Leeds United are closing in on the loan signing of Manor
Solomon from Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur.
The Israeli international is expected to undergo a medical
at Leeds this weekend with a view to signing a season-long loan deal at Elland
Road.
Solomon has been deemed surplus to requirements since
arriving at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on a free transfer from Shakhtar
Donetsk but previously excelled during a loan spell with Fulham.
The YEP understands Leeds will cover a significant portion
of Solomon’s wages during his time at the club, provided all goes to plan with
medical tests and health checks in the coming days.
As reported by transfers journalist Fabrizio Romano,
Solomon’s preference had been to remain in England and is said to have rejected
an approach made by LaLiga outfit Getafe.
It follows Largie Ramazani’s arrival from Spanish club
Almeria for a fee worth up to £10 million.
Daniel Farke said following his side’s 2-0 victory against
Sheffield Wednesday on Friday evening that he had ‘made it clear’ Leeds needed
additional, experienced players to come in before the transfer deadline if the
club wants to be ambitious this season.
Solomon typically plays as a left-sided attacker and has
managed four goals in 24 Premier League appearances, whilst averaging a goal
every four-or-so games whilst in Ukraine with Shakhtar. The player has UEFA
Champions League and Europa League experience, whilst also winning 37 caps for
his country, in which he has scored seven times.