Dominic Solanke: Tottenham must drive striker to Newcastle United after new injury blow
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Credit: Imago Wed 18 March 2026 6:30, UK Dominic Solanke may be moved on by Tottenham Hotspur after suffering yet another injury ahead of the summer transfer window.Igor Tudor has confirmed that the 28-year-old has a “small problem” and will be assessed before the game against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday, 18 March.It’s another frustrating setback for the former Bournemouth striker, who missed most of the 2025-26 campaign, leading to him starting just seven Premier League games this term.Tottenham’s transfer plans likely depend largely on the club’s league status, but even so, Solanke is already being linked with a move across the Premier League to Newcastle United. ✈️ Tottenham Hotspur Transfer News ✈️ Breaking news on deals in progress, signings, departures, and contract news from the Spurs boardroom. VISIT THE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Newcastle United are already interested in Dominic SolankeThe Magpies are currently facing issues with both Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa, explaining their potential move for the centre-forward, and the Lilywhites can’t afford not to cash in.With Spurs just one point above the relegation zone, the last thing that Tudor needed was another big-name injury, having already been without James Maddison, Mohammed Kudus and Dejan Kulusevski.Richarlison is more than capable of leading the line himself, but given his own injury problems over several seasons in North London, the manager cannot afford to overplay him.It remains to be seen how serious Solanke’s injury might be at this stage.
With upcoming games against Nottingham Forest, Wolves and Leeds United, he needs to be available as soon as possible.Tottenham must cash in on the £65million strikerSaying that, whatever the outcome, for £65million, he is not the striker that Spurs need. However, Football Insider understands that Newcastle want to sign Solanke.He is far too injury-prone, and while he cannot really be blamed for that, it is something that the North London outlet can seriously do without.There are likely multiple options available in the summer for a similar fee, who would jump at the chance of helping the Lilywhites back up the Premier League table.If they can get a similar fee to what Spurs paid for him, and Newcastle are ready to pay for it, it seems like a no-brainer move once the summer transfer window swings open.
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