Tottenham Hotspur went into the recently concluded summer transfer window with a tranquil certainty of brining a marquee striker who can fill in the Harry Kane-shaped void at the apex of the offensive line. While the North Londoners were subject to intense links with multiple strikers from around Europe, Daniel Levy and Ange Postecoglou opted to sign Dominic Solanke in a £65 million move.
In Solanke, the Lilywhites managed to bring in one of the most attractive prospects of the English top tier. They not only signed a goal scorer but also a player who is going to grind for the better of the team.
Tottenham abandon Isak pursuit after Solanke signing
One of the alternatives that the officials at Hotspur Way keenly considered was Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak. Spurs were entangled in a transfer battle with Arsenal in a potential move for the Swede international.
And only a day following their defeat against Mikel Arteta’s side, Spurs have given up on a move to sign the £120,000 per week striker, per Give Me Sport. The report suggests that Tottenham will give Arsenal a free run to acquire the 24-year-old striker in 2025 owing to their hefty investment in Dom Solanke.
It is incurred that Ange Postecoglou’s side isn’t in the market to sign a number nine, which gives them, and hence they will drop out all interests and entanglements for a potential Isak move.
Arsenal’s need for new striker
Arsenal are also looking at handing Arteta a striker that can bang goals regularly, and they pursued various players in the summer window with no deal materialising. Isak is seen as a real possibility, with many supporters comparing the former Dortmund striker with Gunners legend Thierry Henry.
However, it would be a difficult deal for Arsenal as well; Newcastle United are desperate to tie down Isak to a new contract, despite the striker still having four years left on his contract at St. James Park.
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Though their efforts to do so have been proven unsuccessful so far, and with Arsenal having sold Eddie Nketiah to Crystal Palace, they are open to filling in his spot with a big-name striker.
Given the fact that Isak has so long left on his contract, any transfer would amount to a deal over the £100m price tag, reminiscing about the one that Arsenal infamously paid for Declan Rice.
Solanke or Isak?
For Tottenham, Solanke still has to prove his antics, and a good example is his performance against Arsenal in yesterday’s North London Derby. If he is to get anywhere near Kane, Solanke needs to start taking chances (and half chances) coming his way.
Do you think Tottenham landing Solanke is a better deal than Arsenal signing Isak for £100m? Let us know your thoughts in comments below.
