Manor Solomon reportedly has the option of shortening his loan spell at Villarreal and returning to Tottenham Hotspur during the winter transfer window. According to El Periodico Mediterraneo newspaper, a clause in the contract will allow the player to “unilaterally terminate” his loan contract in January.
Solomon has had a limited role at Villarreal, making only substitute appearances in recent days, coming off the bench. The 26-year-old has one goal and four assists in all competitions, but his lack of playing time is a concern for him and his representatives.
Therefore, they have not completely ruled out the possibility of the player leaving in January and returning to Tottenham. The forward could cause complications for the North London team, posing a dilemma for Frank and the hierarchy regarding their subsequent actions.
Considering the options currently available in wide positions, it seems unlikely that Solomon will have a significant future in the first team. As a result, it seems most likely that he will leave again in January, although it remains unclear whether this will be a loan deal or a permanent sale.
It has been a frustrating season so far for the winger, who enjoyed a successful loan spell at Leeds United last season. Over the summer, they appeared to be keen on a reunion, but that move never materialized again and it remains unclear whether they would be able to reignite that interest if another move became available.
For the time being, we will consider how the transfer to Villarreal has developed, and the transfer will become a reality at the last minute of the deadline. “I’ve always said my goal was to stay in England. I should have stayed,” Solomon told Sports Walla in September. I was already close to Crystal Palace, but I would be very happy if I could go to a great place like Villarreal, who are the second strongest team in the Spanish league.”
Solomon now has to make a choice about his future given the minimal playing time he has been given to date. Nevertheless, it remains unclear whether he will choose to remain at Villarreal with limited opportunities or bet on a return to Tottenham next month with no guarantee of another move.
For Frank and the management, this poses a further challenge on top of the escalating problems they face on the pitch as they try to restore some semblance of order.
