West Ham told £50m Dominic Solanke bid will be accepted – sources
West Ham could land red-hot Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke for around £50million this summer, sources have told Football Insider.
The Irons are on the hunt for attacking reinforcements ahead of the summer window after struggling in front of goal this season.
Solanke is a long-term target for West Ham – who were also keen on a potential move for the England international last summer (2023).
The forward’s form has since exploded and he has managed 19 goals and four assists in 36 appearances across all competitions this season.
Football Insider revealed on Monday (15 April) that West Ham’s London rivals Tottenham and Arsenal also have a “concrete” interest in Solanke.
He signed a fresh four-year deal at Bournemouth in September 2023 – which could drive the ex-Liverpool star’s price tag up this summer.
West Ham could land Solanke for £50m as Tottenham and Arsenal join race
Sources have told Football Insider that the Cherries are very keen to keep Solanke at the club – but will be open to huge-money offers if the player indicates he would like to leave.
It is believed a fee of around £50million could be enough to secure his signature in the off-season.
The Chelsea academy product has started every Premier League game this season, playing 99% of league minutes this term.
Solanke, who has one cap for England, is pushing to return to Gareth Southgate’s squad for this summer’s European Championships in Germany.
West Ham sit eighth in the Premier League while transfer rivals Tottenham and Arsenal look set for Champions League football next term.
Solanke is not the only striker under consideration at the London Stadium, with Football Insider revealing on Monday (15 April) that the Irons have made early enquiries about a deal for Panathinaikos striker Fotis Ioannidis.
In other news, David Moyes now “likely” to leave West Ham.
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