Spurs' Solomon Could Save Millions as Maddison Replacement

Spurs opinion Tottenham can save millions on James Maddison replacement with clever transfer decision The latest Tottenham Hotspur transfer news as there has been talk of using the transfer window to replace Maddison after he suffered an ACL injury in pre-season. footballlondon Bookmark Share Comments Spurs opinion By Amie Wilson Central Audience Writer 16:38, 9 AUG 2025 Bookmark Manor Solomon has returned to Spurs this summer after impressing with Leeds United on loan last season. (Image: Harry Trump/Getty Images) Don't miss any of the latest and best Spurs news - sign up to the free Tottenham newsletter for updates straight to your inbox More Newsletters Subscribe Please enter a valid email Something went wrong, please try again later. More Newsletters We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. More info Thank you for subscribing! We have more newsletters Show me See Our Privacy Notice See Our Privacy Notice × Group 28 Don't miss any of the latest and best Spurs news - sign up to the free Tottenham newsletter for updates straight to your inbox Invalid email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign Up No thanks, close We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. More info × Group 28 Thank you for subscribing! We have more newsletters Show Me No thanks, close See our Privacy Notice Tottenham Hotspur may have been handed a boost over a possible replacement for the injured James Maddison . Spurs confirmed this week that the midfielder is set to undergo surgery on a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) . He suffered the injury during the pre-season clash with Newcastle United. Recovery is set to see Maddison miss the majority of the upcoming campaign in what is a big blow to the player and to Spurs and new head coach Thomas Frank . There has already been talk over Spurs going into the transfer market for a possible replacement , with the club having just a few weeks left to complete their transfer business. But there could be a replacement right under their nose. While he has played out wide more often, Manor Solomon can also play in a more central position behind the striker. The plan was for the 26-year-old to be involved in pre-season with Spurs with the aim of impressing Frank and breaking into the first team. Solomon spent last season on loan with Championship side Leeds United, helping them to lift the second tier title. Mainly playing on the left, he scored 10 times and provided 12 assists in 41 appearances in all competitions for Daniel Farke’s side. This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Sky Sports deal Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL package Sky has slashed the price of its Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle ahead of the 2025/26 season, saving members £192 and offering more than 1,400 live matches across the Premier League, EFL and more. Sky will show at least 215 live Premier League games next season, an increase of up to 100 more. £35 Sky Get Sky Sports here He returned to Tottenham this summer, but his pre-season has been impacted by injury . Solomon himself has now given an update, hinting that a return may not be too far away. On his Instagram story, the winger has posted a picture of him doing work in the gym. He captioned it with Jewish phrase: “Shabbat Shalom” and included a white heart and football emoji. If Solomon is able to regain fitness in time for the start of the season, then it could be a big boost to Tottenham. His availability could put less pressure on trying to find a replacement for Maddison with him able to step into the role and possibly saving the club millions on transfer fees. Despite reported intertest from Leeds in making the move permanent, the fact that no deal has been done and Spurs have decided to wait could turn out to now be a brilliant decision by the club. Spurs are back in action on Wednesday night when they take on Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup. They they return to Premier League action on Saturday when they host newly-promoted Burnley. Story Saved You can find this story in My Bookmarks. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Follow Football London Facebook X (Twitter) Comment More On Spurs Spurs transfer news Manor Solomon James Maddison

Manor Solomon has returned to Spurs this summer after impressing with Leeds United on loan last season. (Image: Harry Trump/Getty Images)

Tottenham Hotspur may have been handed a boost over a possible replacement for the injured James Maddison .

Spurs confirmed this week that the midfielder is set to undergo surgery on a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) . He suffered the injury during the pre-season clash with Newcastle United.

Recovery is set to see Maddison miss the majority of the upcoming campaign in what is a big blow to the player and to Spurs and new head coach Thomas Frank .

There has already been talk over Spurs going into the transfer market for a possible replacement , with the club having just a few weeks left to complete their transfer business.

But there could be a replacement right under their nose. While he has played out wide more often, Manor Solomon can also play in a more central position behind the striker.

The plan was for the 26-year-old to be involved in pre-season with Spurs with the aim of impressing Frank and breaking into the first team. Solomon spent last season on loan with Championship side Leeds United, helping them to lift the second tier title.

Mainly playing on the left, he scored 10 times and provided 12 assists in 41 appearances in all competitions for Daniel Farke’s side.

He returned to Tottenham this summer, but his pre-season has been impacted by injury . Solomon himself has now given an update, hinting that a return may not be too far away.

On his Instagram story, the winger has posted a picture of him doing work in the gym. He captioned it with Jewish phrase: “Shabbat Shalom” and included a white heart and football emoji.

If Solomon is able to regain fitness in time for the start of the season, then it could be a big boost to Tottenham. His availability could put less pressure on trying to find a replacement for Maddison with him able to step into the role and possibly saving the club millions on transfer fees.

Despite reported intertest from Leeds in making the move permanent, the fact that no deal has been done and Spurs have decided to wait could turn out to now be a brilliant decision by the club.

Spurs are back in action on Wednesday night when they take on Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup. They they return to Premier League action on Saturday when they host newly-promoted Burnley.