Liverpool’s potential earnings from the sale of Dominic Solanke to Bournemouth could reach £9 million, as it is reported that the striker has a release clause of £65 million. However, this release fee is limited to a select group of clubs, as stated by the Athletic.
Liverpool’s involvement in this matter is significant because they still hold a 20 percent sell-on fee. This means that if Bournemouth were to sell Solanke for £65 million, Liverpool would stand to make around £9 million from the transfer. However, any potential sale would not be straightforward. Journalist Adam Leventhal explains that Solanke’s release clause can only be activated by certain clubs.
Although the specific clubs that can trigger the clause are unknown, Leventhal suggests that it is likely limited to leading teams in the Premier League and European leagues that are also set to participate in European competitions. This limitation is in place to reduce the number of potential destinations for Solanke, as Bournemouth aims to retain their top scorer.
Among the clubs reportedly interested in Solanke is Newcastle. The Telegraph previously reported that the Magpies had made an inquiry about the striker in January. During his time at Liverpool, Solanke only managed to score one goal and provide one assist in 27 appearances, with only six of those as a starter.
However, since his move to Bournemouth for a fee of £19 million plus add-ons, Solanke has shown steady progress over his five and a half years on the south coast. He enjoyed a successful season in 2021/22 when Bournemouth was in the Championship, scoring 30 goals in 48 appearances. In the following season, upon returning to the Premier League, he took some time to readapt but has now reached new heights.
This season, Solanke has scored an impressive 21 goals in 42 matches, demonstrating his potential as one of England’s promising attacking talents. There were even rumors that Liverpool might be interested in bringing him back to the club, but their buy-back clause has expired. Despite this, Solanke’s recent performances have earned him recognition and he could consider himself unlucky not to have been included in the England squad for the summer.
Looking ahead, if Solanke continues his strong form, Liverpool could potentially benefit financially from a future sale. The club could see a significant sum of money coming in as a result.