Liverpool Could Reap Transfer Windfall from Dominic Solanke Move

Liverpool could be set for a transfer windfall with Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke attracting interest from elsewhere. Solanke left Anfield for the south coast in January 2019 in a deal worth around £19 million.

The 25-year-old has gone on to score 57 times for the Cherries in 176 appearances, as well as providing 28 assists. He scored 29 Championship goals as Bournemouth earned promotion back to the top flight in 2021/22 and is said to have caught the eye of West Ham in recent weeks.

West Ham’s £40 Million Offer Rejected

The Guardian claimed last week that the Hammers had had a £40 million offer rejected during their search for a new striker. It slightly conflicts with later reports from Football Insider that a “formal” offer between £35 million and £40 million had been submitted for the 25-year-old.

In either instance, a Solanke move this summer would see Liverpool land themselves an profit on the sale they made four and a half years ago. The Reds have a 20% sell-on clause for the forward and would hypothetically receive a £4.2 million profit if the player was to depart for a £40 million fee.

Solanke’s Short Time at Liverpool

Solanke made just 27 appearances in all competitions for the Reds, scoring one goal following his arrival from Chelsea in 2017. Jurgen Klopp admitted it was “absolutely right” for Solanke to leave the club back in 2019, adding that he had been “unlucky” with the timing of his injuries in relation to opportunities.

Liverpool Could Reap Big Rewards

Any further financial benefits would represent good business for the club given that the Englishman was only ever likely to have a bit-part role within the squad. If West Ham were to improve upon their reported £40 million offer, 20% of any additional funds from the deal would also go to Liverpool.

Liverpool have already seen big profits from their transfer dealings in recent years, most notably with Philippe Coutinho’s move to Barcelona in 2018. The Reds received an initial fee of £105 million for the Brazilian, with the potential to rise to £142 million with add-ons. The club also received a further £17 million from Barcelona when Coutinho joined Bayern Munich on loan last year.

With Liverpool already having secured Champions League football for next season, any additional funds from a potential Solanke transfer would be a welcome bonus. The Reds have already been linked with moves for David Alaba and Ibrahima Konate this summer and any additional funds could help them push through those deals.

Conclusion

Dominic Solanke’s potential move away from Bournemouth could be a big win for Liverpool. The Reds have a 20% sell-on clause for the forward and would hypothetically receive a £4.2 million profit if the player was to depart for a £40 million fee. Any additional funds from a potential Solanke transfer would be a welcome bonus for Liverpool and could help them push through any potential deals this summer.