Dominic Solanke could be first through Tottenham exit doors after Roberto De Zerbi’s admission
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Credit: Manh Tung - Breaking Media Tue 26 May 2026 11:00, UK Dominic Solanke should be looking over his shoulder as Roberto De Zerbi prepares to make changes to the Tottenham Hotspur squad.The 28-year-old spent most of the 2025-26 campaign on the sidelines, joining James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski and Mohammed Kudus in a frustratingly injury-hit season at Hotspur Way.Due to his issues off the pitch, Solanke only managed six goals in 20 matches across all competitions, which was a huge drop from his 16 goals and eight assists in 2024-25.De Zerbi clearly has a transfer plan in the works ahead of the summer transfer window, with the manager already admitting that only 10 to 12 of the current squad are good enough to take Spurs forward. ✈️ Tottenham Hotspur Transfer News ✈️ Breaking news on deals in progress, signings, departures, and contract news from the Spurs boardroom. VISIT THE TRANSFER HUBTottenham must cash in on Dominic Solanke if an opportunity arisesFootball Insider understood back in March that Newcastle United were interested in Solanke, and if that interest still exists, the Lilywhites need to cash in immediately and find a replacement.
MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES If Spurs are to return to their former glory, their two striker options simply can’t be Solanke and Richarlison, with the latter ending the season as the club’s highest Premier League scorer this term.Guglielmo Vicario, Radu Dragusin, Cristian Romero, Yves Bissouma, and Pape Sarr are unlikely to make the cut this summer, with Randal Kolo Muani and James Wilson set to return to their parent clubs.Tottenham forwardsGamesGoalsAssistsDominic Solanke2060Richarlison43125Randal Kolo Muani4154It could be a very different-looking squad for next season, but if Spurs want to avoid getting caught up in another relegation battle, the hierarchy must listen to De Zerbi’s exact demands over the coming weeks.Roberto De Zerbi is not afraid to make big changes this summerFootball Insider understands that Tottenham could lose £15million on Solanke’s signature, just two years after arriving from Bournemouth. He simply isn’t good enough for Spurs.De Zerbi is ready to make cut-throat changes this summer, and that should include the 28-year-old striker, who has an awful history when it comes to long-term injuries.While he can come up with the goods from time to time, the Lilywhites need someone far more dependable, someone who can lead the line week in, week out, rather than fans waiting for their return.It might seem like a harsh decision, but given how Tottenham dealt with setbacks during the 2025-26 season, the manager is well within his rights to make a plethora of changes during the summer.
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