Tottenham worst-case scenario could finally present opportunity for Manor Solomon
Tottenham Hotspur remain at risk of relegation, and that may be what Manor Solomon needs to have a future in North London.
Spurs secured their first win of the year against Wolves last time out, but the likelihood is that they will need another four of them if they are to stay in the Premier League.
West Ham sit two points above the Lilywhites, having played the same number of games, with former Spurs boss Nuno Espirito Santo having done a fine job to get them in form.
Relegation would have some severe consequences for Tottenham, not just from a financial point of view but also in terms of the sheer amount of player turnover it would bring.
But if Tottenham were to be relegated from the Premier League, Solomon may have a chance to rekindle his future.
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Manor Solomon could be Tottenham’s unlikely saviour
Again, this is the very worst-case scenario, but Tottenham simply have to have plans in place on the chance that it does come to fruition.
Most of the first team would leave upon relegation, though Solomon could be one of them who returns, having spent the season out on loan.
| Serie A | Solomon |
| Games | 12 |
| Starts | 6 |
| Goals | 2 |
| Assists | 0 |
| Chances created | 16 |
And if that were to happen, Roberto De Zerbi would have a Championship cheat code at his disposal, especially if taking his season with Leeds into account.
Solomon registered 22 goal involvements for the Whites in the Championship last season, while also having created 67 chances.
The latter actually placed him among the top five per cent of attackers in the division, showcasing the quality he has to offer at that level in the final third.
Only 2.5 per cent of wingers completed more dribbles than him, while only five per cent of them recorded a better success rate.
What is Solomon’s contract situation?
The forward is currently on loan at Fiorentina, and the Italian outfit does have the option to buy him permanently this summer.
Should they opt to, Spurs will largely be helpless.
However, Solomon still has two years left on his contract with Tottenham, meaning he may still have a future here if that clause does not get triggered.
But with just two goals in the Serie A this season, there are doubts as to whether they will look to keep him at the club.
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