Manor Solomon appears increasingly likely to leave Tottenham Hotspur before the new season gets underway, with his agent suggesting a move to West Ham United could be on the horizon. Despite catching the eye during pre-season under new head coach Roberto De Zerbi, the Israeli winger is not expected to be a regular starter for Spurs going forward, prompting talk of a switch elsewhere in the Premier League.
Solomon's representative, Shlomi Ben Ezra, has been vocal about his client's situation, indicating that the 27-year-old is eager to secure regular playing time rather than remain on the periphery at Tottenham. West Ham have emerged as one of the clubs credited with interest, alongside Championship side Hull City, though a move to the London Stadium appears the more prominent possibility given the club's stature and history with Israeli players.
Speaking to Sport5, Ben Ezra was candid about his client's prospects in north London. "Manor isn't expected to be a starter at Tottenham, at least not in the near future," he said. "If I were a Tottenham player, I'd also aim to join a club where I'd be in the starting line-up, that's the goal. A player's career is short, and after eight years in Europe, Manor wants to make an impact."
The agent went on to stress that his assessment of Solomon's situation was not simply a matter of personal loyalty, but a reflection of the player's ability and ambition. "I think, without any personal bias, he has to play. He has a place at Tottenham, but some people think otherwise," he explained. "He was also quite successful last year at Fiorentina, aside from a month and a half of bad luck and injury. I'm sure he'll continue; he just needs the spot he deserves."
Solomon's recent career has been defined by a string of loan spells away from Tottenham. After arriving in the Premier League, he was sent to Leeds United during their time in the Championship, before subsequent loan stints at Villarreal in La Liga and then Fiorentina in Serie A last season. Those spells have given him experience across multiple European leagues, and Ben Ezra believes that experience, combined with his age, makes him an attractive proposition for clubs looking for proven quality.
Highlighting West Ham's history and reputation, Ben Ezra pointed to the club's past connections with Israeli talent. "West Ham are a huge club; Yossi Benayoun and Eyal Berkovic were there, too," he said. "I think that at 27, he's already at an age where he has experience, and there's a consensus about Manor. Many teams like him because he's a good player and a good person."
The agent also suggested that interest in Solomon extends beyond the two English clubs currently linked, hinting at a busy period of negotiations ahead. "As you're reading, seeing, and reporting, Manor is in high demand this summer. We'll see what happens in the coming days," he added.
Ben Ezra concluded by expressing confidence that a resolution would arrive soon, with a return to regular first-team football the priority. "Manor wants to play and be a key player. I believe that will happen in the coming days. I believe he'll be playing in England next year, it's very likely," he said.
With pre-season progressing and De Zerbi shaping his squad at Tottenham, a decision on Solomon's future could come sooner rather than later, as multiple parties reportedly circle the winger's signature.
Based on reporting from Standard Football.