Leeds United have finally confirmed their sixth summer signing in the form of Manor Solomon on a season-long loan from Tottenham Hotspur, on Tuesday evening.
Solomon, 25, joins the club on a season-long loan from Tottenham as Leeds and Spurs continue to develop a relationship in the transfer market. The Israel international is the club’s sixth summer signing.
His arrival at Leeds comes after a couple of days of waiting, with Leeds completing a medical for the player over the weekend. But a bank holiday and Ajax interest saw a deal take longer than expected.
His arrival comes a week after Largie Ramazani was signed from Almeria for £10m. Ramazani and the Tottenham man are expected to be replacements for Crysencio Summerville and Georginio Rutter.
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— Leeds United (@LUFC) August 27, 2024
Solomon will wear no.14 as Leeds confirm loan arrival
The former Shakhtar Donetsk star joins Leeds as Gretar Steinsson wields his Tottenham connections yet again. It saw Steinsson sign Joe Rodon and Djed Spence on loan from Spurs last season, after joining.
Leeds have confirmed that Solomon will wear the no.14 shirt at Elland Road. Last season, Rodon wore the 14 shirt but has of course since taken the no.6 jersey. Diego Llorente wore it beforehand, before his exit.
Other famous no.14’s at Leeds include Eric Cantona, John Stiles, Rod Wallace, Jon Newsome and the infamous Swedish star Tomas Brolin. Solomon could make his debut this weekend against Hull City.
✍️ #LUFC is pleased to announce the arrival of Manor Solomon, on a season long loan from Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur
— Leeds United (@LUFC) August 27, 2024
What Leeds said in Solomon statement after his confirmation
The loan move for Solomon has taken longer than expected but Leeds have finally got their man. In their official statement, they explained how they did a deal for Solomon and why it did take so long.
“Beating off competition from a number of top-flight sides across Europe for his signature, the deliberate strategy of remaining patient in the transfer window has paid dividends,” Leeds said on their site.
“The club were able to act quickly to secure the services of a player who only became available in recent days. The 25-year-old moves to Elland Road from North London, joining Leeds on a season-long loan.
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