Tottenham-West Ham Transfer Talks Stalled Over Financial Terms

Negotiations for Israeli winger Manor Solomon to move from Tottenham Hotspur to West Ham United have been paused. Reports indicate West Ham is prepared to pay a transfer fee of £5 million but balks at additional clauses that Tottenham wishes to include, such as a promotion-related bonus. As a result, the deal is “off for the time being,” leaving Solomon at Tottenham for the upcoming season.

West Ham-Tottenham negotiations over Manor Solomon hit the skids

Solomon, 27, joined Tottenham on a free transfer in 2023 after a loan spell at Fulham while under contract with Shakhtar Donetsk. He made five Premier League appearances before a season-ending knee injury. Subsequent loans saw him excel at Leeds United (10 goals, 13 assists in 39 league games, helping the club win promotion), followed by stints at Villarreal and Fiorentina, where he recorded three goals and six assists in 30 appearances. Tottenham’s new head coach Roberto De Zerbi has confirmed Solomon is not in his plans, prompting the player’s agent to seek a permanent move.

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• Transfer fee discussed: £5 million (approximately $6.7 million).

West Ham-Tottenham negotiations over Manor Solomon hit the skids

• Age: 27.

Manor Solomon’s agent addresses West Ham interest as Tottenham exit nears

• International caps: 49 senior appearances for Israel.

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• Loan performance: 10 goals, 13 assists (Leeds United, 2024-25); 3 goals, 6 assists (Fiorentina, 2025-26).

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• David Ornstein of *The Athletic* confirmed the deal is off “due to financial reasons,” specifically West Ham’s resistance to Tottenham’s extra clauses.

West Ham-Tottenham negotiations over Manor Solomon hit the skids

• Roberto De Zerbi, Tottenham’s head coach, told Solomon he is not part of the club’s plans for the season.

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• Shlomi Ben Ezra, Solomon’s agent, said the winger “wants regular first-team football” and believes a move to England is most likely. He praised West Ham’s history with Israeli players but declined to disclose Tottenham’s valuation.

Manor Solomon’s agent addresses West Ham interest as Tottenham exit nears ‘Not ready’ – David Ornstein confirms massive Tottenham transfer blow

One outlet suggested the deal stalled because of “backlash from West Ham fans,” while others attribute the pause solely to the financial clause dispute. No official comment from West Ham has clarified whether fan sentiment influences the negotiations, leaving the precise cause ambiguous.

West Ham-Tottenham negotiations over Manor Solomon hit the skids

• “Manor isn't expected to be a starter at Tottenham, at least not in the near future,” — Shlomi Ben Ezra

Manor Solomon’s agent addresses West Ham interest as Tottenham exit nears

Negotiations are expected to continue in the coming days, with Solomon’s representatives indicating that a permanent departure from Tottenham is “very likely.” West Ham remains a leading contender, but the final terms—including any promotion-related bonuses—have yet to be resolved.

Manor Solomon’s agent addresses West Ham interest as Tottenham exit nears