Arsenal has been informed about Bournemouth’s expectations for the potential departure of Dominic Solanke.
The striker is on Mikel Arteta’s radar as he looks to strengthen Arsenal’s attacking options before the transfer window reopens.
Solanke had an impressive season last year, establishing himself as one of the best strikers in England, and Bournemouth is keen to retain him.
The former Liverpool striker has developed into a reliable frontman, and Arsenal is considering making him their next first-choice striker.
The Gunners are intent on ensuring that the right player joins their ranks, and if Solanke meets their criteria, he will not come cheap.
According to a report from The Athletic, Bournemouth has agreed to a release clause in Solanke’s current contract, set at £65 million.
Although this clause is specific to certain clubs, it clearly indicates how highly they value the former Chelsea youth star.
Just Arsenal Opinion
Solanke did well for Bournemouth in the just-concluded season, and some of his goals show that he can truly do well on our books.
However, we must be sure he will hit the ground running before spending that much money to sign him.
There are other far more established strikers on the market who will cost far less.
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Arteta should have pushed Smith Rowe to perform the way he push Kai Havertz. It looks like Arteta people management skills is wanting and thus uses force to silence, deny game time to the very best players who may have some disciplinary issues. He must be checked by management as he might value all good players who will eventually excel wherever they go.
Solanke would be a good option considering he has got good link up play along with goal scoring ability as well as PL experience. However, if Arteta has decided to use Havertz as false no.9 than we need not necessarily sign a new striker. Of course a new striker gives us the option to go direct, specially against low blocks and Havertz could still play just behind the new striker or in a 4-4-2 formation.
Solanke a serious step backwards