A Leeds United reporter has revealed what he’s heard coming out of the club over a move to sign Manor Solomon on a long-term deal this summer.
Leeds United transfer news
Daniel Farke and his Leeds side still have plenty of games ahead of them before they can concentrate fully on the summer transfer window. But given how they have played all season, they look on course to seal a return to the Premier League, and that has resulted in plenty of transfer talk in recent days and weeks.
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The Yorkshire side was very quiet during January, but it is expected to be a busy summer, especially if promotion is secured. In the last week or so, it’s been reported that Leeds have held internal talks over the signing of James McAtee from Manchester City. The midfielder is struggling to nail down a regular spot, and his future could be decided in the summer if that doesn’t change between now and the end of the campaign.
It’s also been claimed that Leeds may consider signing Conor Coady from Leicester City in the summer, as Farke eyes defensive reinforcements.
The centre-back has struggled for consistent game time since moving to the King Power Stadium and could be available for cheap in the summer, when he enters the final 12 months of his contract.
Leeds update on permanent Solomon transfer
As well as the Whites looking at players from other clubs, they are also keeping an open mind about their current loan star, with reports suggesting he and the club could be open to a permanent transfer.
However, according to Leeds Live’s Isaac Johnson, Leeds are undecided whether to pursue a permanent move for Solomon at the end of the season.
Solomon joined the Whites on a season-long loan deal in the summer, with no option to make the deal into a permanent switch. Therefore, if Leeds want the player to remain at Elland Road, they will need to agree to a transfer fee with Tottenham. Solomon has become a key player under Farke, and his popularity among the fanbase has grown with him “very happy” at the club, but that could drive the price tag higher.
And Leeds are unsure over a permanent switch, partly because they don’t yet know which league they will be playing in next season. Furthermore, it is unclear what Solomon’s stance is on staying at Leeds for the long term, and they have also yet to understand Spurs’ stance on selling the winger.
The 25-year-old has only played six times for Spurs, and with them bringing in new attacking players in the last couple of transfer windows, Solomon’s future at the Premier League club looks all but over.
Leeds will know that sealing promotion to the Premier League gives them the best chance of signing the player on a permanent basis. The winger has fitted into Farke’s system rather well, and with Wilfred Gnonto’s future very much up in the air, keeping Solomon may be something Leeds have to do.
