Tottenham Hotspur loanee Manor Solomon has enjoyed a bright season at Leeds United.
The Tottenham winger registered 10 goals and 12 assists in the Championship to help Leeds return to the Premier League at the second time of asking.
Tottenham are willing to sell Solomon this summer, and Leeds are very much interested in bringing the Israel international to Elland Road permanently.
However, Leeds are now reportedly set to be rivalled in the race for Solomon by French outfit Marseille.
Manor Solomon open to Marseille move but Leeds could have a slight advantage in pursuit of Tottenham ace
Leeds have been put on ‘red alert’ as Marseille are working behind the scenes to try and sign Manor Solomon, according to Team Football.
The report claims Roberto De Zerbi has been impressed by Solomon’s playing style, vision, ability to play on both flanks, and defensive work.
De Zerbi is looking for a replacement for Luis Henrique, who appears Inter Milan-bound, and Solomon is seen as ideal for his system, added the report.
Worryingly for Leeds, Marseille – who sit second in Ligue 1 – are apparently in ‘concrete discussions’ with Solomon’s entourage.
The outlet quoted a source from Solomon’s entourage as saying: “Yes, a big club from the south of France has made inquiries.”
Furthermore, the player is apparently open to offers outside the Premier League.
However, one positive for the Whites is that Solomon ‘prefers the Premier League’, as per the report.
In terms of Solomon’s price tag, Spurs are said to value him at around £17million, or £14.5million.
It has also been reported that Everton are seriously interested in signing Solomon this summer.
Tottenham could sign Leeds player amid Manor Solomon to Elland Road links
Tottenham and Leeds have had a good working relationship in recent years, with Archie Gray making the move from Yorkshire to North London just last year.
Spurs are now looking at another Leeds talent – TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey revealed in March that Harry Gray is in Tottenham’s sights.
However, Tottenham’s interest in Archie Gray’s brother is matched by bitter rivals Arsenal, along with Newcastle United.
With that in mind, Spurs should try all they can to sell Solomon to Leeds rather than Marseille.
This could go on to help Tottenham in their efforts to sign Gray further down the line.
