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West Ham United are set to sign Manor Solomon from Tottenham Hotspur and are already eyeing up another Premier League winger before the window slams shut.
The Irons have reached a full agreement with Spurs over Israel international Solomon, with the deal thought to be worth £5m up front and another £2m in potential add-ons.
The 27-year-old could prove to be a shrewd addition for a West Ham side looking to secure an immediate return to the Premier League.
Solomon spent the 2024/25 campaign on loan at Leeds United and played a major role in Daniel Farke's side winning the Championship title.
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Championship pedigree |
Already knows how to excel at this level after helping Leeds win the title. |
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End product |
Registered 10 goals in just one second tier campaign. |
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Creativity |
12 assists in the Championship highlights how he can consistently create. |
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1v1 ability |
A direct dribbler who likes isolating defenders and can create openings against compact defences. |
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Versatility |
Primarily operates from the left but can play across as an attacking midfielder. |
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Promotion experience |
Has already experienced the pressure of a Championship promotion race and delivered when needed. |
He ended the campaign with 10 goals and 12 assists from 39 Championship appearances, directly contributing to 22 goals as Leeds accumulated 100 points and returned to the Premier League.
When it mattered most during the run-in, the winger stepped up most with eight goal involvements in his final six appearances, with his late winner against Plymouth Argyle on the final day securing the Championship title.
West Ham will be hoping he can have a similar effect at the London Stadium, but Solomon may not be the only winger arriving.
West Ham exploring Reiss Nelson move
According to Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth, West Ham are now looking at the possibility of signing Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson on loan.
The 26-year-old's future at the Emirates has been uncertain for some time, and he is now into the final year of his deal. For Nelson himself, another departure from the Gunners could make plenty of sense after four different loan spells.
At 26, Nelson, called “special” by Mikel Arteta, is no longer a young prospect waiting for an opportunity. He needs a club where he can establish himself as a genuine first-team player, and a move across London to West Ham, along with a drop down into the Championship, could help Nelson do just that.
Signing both Solomon and Nelson might feel excessive, but West Ham will need considerable attacking depth across a demanding 46-game Championship campaign.
Nelson would provide competition and rotation on both wings while also being able to come inside if required, and if he impresses, could lead to a smart free permanent transfer next summer.
It may feel like another ambitious target with Nelson never playing football in the second tier, however, a deal could make sense for all involved.
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