Manor Solomon is reportedly a player of interest to Arsenal, Aston Villa and Everton, who could look to bring the Israel international to England.
According to Tuttosport, there is significant interest from Premier League clubs in Manor Solomon, as Arsenal, Aston Villa, and Everton are all eying the 22-year-old winger. Currently, his status at Shakhtar Donetsk is unknown, but reports suggest he would be available for a move.
Manor Solomon has been garnering rave reviews in the last couple of years for his performances with Shakhtar Donetsk. However, since the beginning of the Ukraine-Russian conflict, footballing action in the country has stopped, which has rendered many players, including the Israeli international, on the sidelines.
While players from the Ukrainian and Russian leagues were allowed to join clubs anywhere else in Europe until the end of the season, Solomon remained inactive. But the 22-year-old forward could be a big attraction this summer.
With Solomon’s contract with Shakhtar set to expire in 2023, the chances of leaving the club are high, and a move to England could be on the cards. He has also been heavily linked with a transfer to Italy, but the Premier League could be a more attractive prospect to further his career.
Solomon has been linked with Arsenal before, with the north Londoners always keen on signing young, exciting talents. While the Gunners showed an interest in the 22-year-old in January, they can reignite their interest now. Mikel Arteta has been searching for a new wide attacker, and the Israeli international’s versatility could be what the Arsenal manager needs.
Solomon can play in each of the three frontline positions, but his primary role is of a left-winger. That said, Arsenal are linked with Cody Gakpo. However, the Israeli international could be a financially viable alternative to the PSV Eindhoven forward and a tempting prospect for Arsenal.
But the Gunners have competition from Aston Villa, who have already made plenty of moves this summer. Having signed Philippe Coutinho permanently, Steven Gerrard has further strengthened his squad with the arrivals of Diego Carlos and Boubacar Kamara.
However, the Aston Villa manager is now focusing his efforts on signing offensive talents, and Solomon could be a quality addition. Gerrard currently has some ineffective players in wide roles, with Leon Bailey yet to prove his fitness, while Bertrand Traore is likely to depart after being out of favour in the second half of the 2021/22 season.
Solomon could be considered as a replacement for Traore, but Aston Villa might face the prospect of Everton’s challenge for the 22-year-old winger. The Merseysiders could lose Richarlison, with Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham all interested in the Brazilian forward.
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Moreover, Everton are in a complex situation financially and will surely entertain a cost-effective replacement for Richarlison should the Brazilian leave. Much will depend upon the Israeli international’s choice in the summer, as he is set to receive multiple offers.