Tottenham Hotspur agree deal with La Liga side for forward
Villarreal Secure Manor Solomon on Loan
Villarreal have strengthened their attack by completing the signing of winger Manor Solomon on a season-long loan from Tottenham Hotspur, as reported by The Athletic. Solomon, 26, had been weighing up his options on deadline day with Crystal Palace initially in talks, yet the opportunity in La Liga proved decisive.
He spent the 2024-25 season on loan at Leeds United and helped the club win promotion to the Premier League.” That successful spell only added to his appeal across Europe.
Solomon’s departure was made possible when France forward Randal Kolo Muani joined Spurs on a season-long loan from Paris Saint-Germain. As one senior figure put it, “The squad needed balance, and Solomon’s move was the natural consequence of Kolo Muani’s arrival.”
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Villarreal will see Solomon as a player entering his prime, one with pace and invention, and one who now carries valuable Premier League experience.
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Excited Villarreal supporters will be hopeful that Manor Solomon finally finds stability and consistency after several loan moves. The winger has shown flashes of brilliance, notably during his time at Leeds where he was instrumental in guiding the club back to the Premier League. That experience suggests he has the resilience and quality to adapt quickly in Spain.
For Tottenham fans, this deal might be met with mixed feelings. On one hand, the arrival of Randal Kolo Muani has generated genuine optimism, offering fresh options in attack. On the other hand, Solomon’s departure reduces depth in wide positions, and his ability to turn matches with direct running will be missed by some.
Crystal Palace supporters may feel disappointed too, as Solomon appeared close to a move that would have bolstered their attacking ranks. Instead, Villarreal have gained a player with flair who could be decisive in La Liga.
Expectancy surrounds this signing, and while Solomon has yet to consistently deliver at the very highest level, this chapter in Spain may be the platform he needs to establish himself as a reliable force in European football.
Newcastle deal collapses as Aston Villa are hit by UEFA rules – Player to sign elsewhere
Deadline day has often been a quiet one on Tyneside in recent summer windows – but today couldn’t be any further from that as THREE big-money moves are all in play.
Alexander Isak is on Merseyside and set to join Liverpool for £130m, while Yoane Wissa is currently in Newcastle finalising a medical ahead of his £50m-plus switch from Brentford.
But the bombshell news on Monday lunchtime centred around Will Osula, with Craig Hope revealing that Frankfurt are ‘on the verge’ of signing the Newcastle striker for £30m.
Another twist has emerged, however, as the North East reporter reveals that Aston Villa had also agreed a deal with Newcastle for the 22-year-old forward – only for UEFA spending rules to complicate a deal.
Writing for The Mail’s live blog, Hope said: ‘Aston Villa had also agreed a fee with Newcastle for William Osula, but the move was complicated by UEFA spending rules.’
