Hull Join West Ham in Race for Spurs Winger Solomon
Hull City have stepped into Premier League territory and gone head‑to‑head with West Ham United for Tottenham winger Solomon, as Spurs accelerate a ruthless clear-out after last season’s brush with relegation.
The i Paper reports that Hull have joined West Ham in the chase for the 27-year-old Israel international, with Tottenham slapping a £20m valuation on a player who arrived for nothing from Fulham in 2023. Early offers are expected to land somewhere between £10m and £20m, testing just how badly Spurs want him off the books – and how far Hull and West Ham are willing to stretch.
A free transfer who never really arrived
Solomon’s time at Tottenham has barely flickered. Since walking in as a free agent last summer, he has managed only five senior appearances and has been pushed out on loan to Leeds United, Villarreal and Fiorentina in search of rhythm and relevance.
There were flashes. Spells in Spain and Italy gave him minutes, if not a permanent home. Yet every time he nudged the door open, it seemed to slam shut again in north London.
This summer has offered no real reprieve. Solomon featured under Roberto De Zerbi in pre-season, but those outings have not shifted the hierarchy. He remains firmly outside the Italian’s plans for the 2026-27 campaign.
A year ago, under Thomas Frank’s brief stewardship while Spurs scoured the market, Solomon was handed a sliver of hope, a suggestion he might claw his way back into contention. That window has closed. This time, the club’s stance is clear: he is for sale.
De Zerbi wants a ‘bomba’ – and space must be made
While Solomon edges towards the exit, De Zerbi is talking about fireworks. During Tottenham’s tour of New Zealand, he hinted at another “bomba” – a marquee signing to crown what has already been a bold, expensive window.
The wide forward role is the focus. Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo has emerged as a leading target, though any move hinges on Andoni Iraola finding a replacement at Anfield. Manchester City’s Savinho is also high on the list, another dynamic option who fits De Zerbi’s aggressive, front-foot approach.
Those ambitions need room, both in the squad and on the wage bill. Solomon’s sale is part of that equation.
Spurs tear it up after near-disaster
Tottenham’s eagerness to move players on is rooted in the trauma of last season. A 17th-place finish and a brush with relegation have forced a hard reset. Sentiment has been stripped away; the squad is being rebuilt with a cold, strategic edge.
The wage structure has been reworked to accommodate big earners and big reputations. Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and Jan Paul van Hecke have arrived as headline additions. Marcos Senesi, Andy Robertson and Martin Dubravka have been secured on free transfers, smart business designed to add experience and resilience without further bloating the salary sheet.
That kind of churn rarely stops at the fringes. The ongoing purge could yet claim captain Cristian Romero, who remains of strong interest to Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid. His departure would rip out a core piece of the dressing room, but it would also deliver a sizeable fee and more financial flexibility.
In goal, Guglielmo Vicario is another who could head back to Italy. If that move materialises, it would clear the path for Antonin Kinsky to step up as No. 1 – a bold call that would underline just how far Spurs are prepared to go in reshaping their spine.
Hull and West Ham face a test of nerve
Against that backdrop, Solomon’s situation is both simple and urgent. Tottenham want clarity before the Premier League season kicks off on August 21. Talks are expected to move quickly, with the club keen to bank a fee and close one more chapter from a failed campaign.
Hull’s interest adds a fascinating twist. For a club outside the established elite to even enter the conversation at £10m–£20m signals real intent and a willingness to punch up in the market. West Ham, with Premier League money and European ambitions, will not want to be outbid or outmanoeuvred for a winger who still carries pedigree and upside.
Both suitors now face a clear test of financial resolve. Who moves first? Who blinks? Opening bids are likely to land in the coming days, and once one club shows its hand, the other will have to decide whether Solomon is worth stretching the budget for.
Mikey Moore next in the loan queue
The i Paper also notes that teenage prospect Mikey Moore is braced for another loan move after impressing at Rangers. His performances in Scotland have drawn attention from FC Koln and a clutch of Championship sides, all eager to tap into Spurs’ production line.
For Tottenham, it’s another strand of the same story: clear pathways, sharper decisions, fewer passengers. Senior players are being moved on to fund a new core. Young talents are being pushed into demanding environments to accelerate their growth.
Solomon stands at the crossroads of that strategy. For him, the next move has to be the right one. For Spurs, it’s another step in a rebuild that cannot afford to stall.
