West Ham United have completed the permanent signing of winger Manor Solomon from Tottenham Hotspur, the club announced in the summer transfer window. Solomon has signed a three‑year contract and will wear the No.10 shirt as West Ham prepare for a season in the Championship after relegation.
- West Ham have signed Manor Solomon from Tottenham on a three‑year deal.
- Reported transfer package is around A35m plus up to A32m in add‑ons, though clubs have not published full financial details in the supplied sources.
- Solomon brings Championship experience from Leeds' promotion season and recent loan spells in Spain and Italy.
What has been confirmed
Multiple outlets report the move is finalised. The BBC states West Ham have completed the signing on a three‑year contract, while other publications report the fee as approximately A35m with up to A32m in potential add‑ons. A German report summarised media coverage that put the basic payment at around A35m (reported as AC5m) plus A32m of performance‑related bonuses. Sources agree Solomon will take the No.10 shirt at the London Stadium.
Player background and recent career
Solomon, 27, joined Tottenham in 2023 but spent much of his time out on loan. Evidence in the packet shows he made a successful return to the Championship with Leeds United in 2024–25, contributing to their title win, and subsequently had loan spells in Spain and Italy: Villarreal, then Fiorentina, where reports say he made 16 Serie A appearances and scored twice in that loan spell. He is a senior Israel international, capped 49 times according to the BBC report in the evidence.
Why the signing matters for West Ham
The transfer arrives amid a summer of squad overhaul at West Ham following relegation. The club has already signed midfielder Keiber Lamadrid and defender JoEBl Veltman this window, and has sold winger Crysencio Summerville to Al‑Hilal and midfielder Mateus Fernandes to Tottenham, according to reporting in the evidence. Solomon is presented by outlets as a direct response to the need for wide attacking options after those departures.
Transfer details: confirmed facts and reported elements
- Confirmed: West Ham have completed the signing and Solomon has a three‑year contract (BBC).
- Reported but not officially confirmed by the clubs in the supplied sources: fee structure. Several outlets report an initial A35m fee with up to A32m in add‑ons and a possible sell‑on clause; these figures come from sports media and should be treated as reported details, not club confirmation.
- Reported: Solomon will wear the No.10 shirt at West Ham (BBC and other reports).
How Solomon fits Nuno's squad and the Championship challenge
West Ham manager Nuno EspEDrito Santo is rebuilding a squad that now needs to adapt to the Championship’s demands. Reports highlight Solomon’s prior success in that division during Leeds United’s promotion campaign, where he was an influential attacking performer. That specific Championship experience is a practical asset for West Ham as they target an immediate return to the Premier League.
Timeline of the move (based on supplied reporting)
- 2023: Solomon joins Tottenham Hotspur (background from multiple sources in the packet).
- 2024–25: Loan to Leeds United; contributes to their Championship title (reported in Goal, Yahoo and others).
- 2025–26: Loan spells in Spain and Italy, including Villarreal and Fiorentina (reports note appearances and goals at Fiorentina).
- Early August 2026: Reports of agreement in principle and medical scheduled; negotiations over add‑ons and structure were previously reported as a sticking point between clubs.
- 10–11 August 2026: Multiple outlets report the transfer is complete and Solomon has signed a three‑year contract with West Ham.
Outstanding questions and next steps
Clubs typically confirm full financial terms and contract lengths in official statements; the sources in the evidence packet provide consistent reporting that the move is complete but differ slightly on fee totals and contract specifics. G3.Football will watch for an official West Ham or Tottenham statement to confirm the final fee, any sell‑on clause and contract length options.
Immediate implications for West Ham supporters
For fans, Solomon offers a player with prior Championship-winning experience and technical ability on the flank. He arrives after the exit of key attacking names and as West Ham aim to build a squad capable of challenging for automatic promotion. The addition also reflects a pragmatic recruitment approach in the context of relegation: targeting experienced, Championship-proven players while managing finances.
What to expect next
Logically, Solomon is likely to be in contention for selection as West Ham begin their Championship campaign; press coverage noted the club had a Carabao Cup win in early August and a league opener against Burnley scheduled for 16 August in one report. Confirmation of Solomon’s availability, and how quickly he integrates into Nuno’s starting XI, will depend on training and any formal paperwork cleared by the EFL. G3.Football will follow team sheets and official club communications ahead of West Ham’s opening fixtures.
“West Ham have completed the signing of winger Manor Solomon from Tottenham on a three‑year contract.”
Follow-up reporting will aim to publish official statements from West Ham and Tottenham and to verify the precise financial terms and contract length options.