**WHAT HAPPENED?**
According to The Athletic, Bournemouth and Tottenham are nearing an agreement for the transfer of Dominic Solanke, with the striker reportedly “desperate” to make the move to north London. The deal is expected to set a new club-record fee for Bournemouth, surpassing the £41 million ($52m) they received from Manchester City for Nathan Ake in 2020.
**THE BIGGER PICTURE**
Ange Postecoglou is bringing in a forward who fits well into his pressing style. At 26, Solanke is entering his prime, known for his work rate and ability to play with his back to goal. This move offers the England international another opportunity to prove himself at the highest level, following previous stints at Chelsea and Liverpool.
**DID YOU KNOW?**
Bournemouth’s No.9 scored 19 goals in the Premier League last season, bringing his total in the competition to 29. Impressively, more than half of those goals came in a single campaign.
**WHAT’S NEXT FOR SOLANKE?**
If the deal goes through smoothly, Solanke will aim to join Tottenham soon, allowing him to get acquainted with his new teammates before the club’s Premier League opener against Leicester.
