‘Biggest threat’: National media say £25m Tottenham man was by far the best player on the pitch last night

Tottenham Hotspur has struggled to win a trophy since moving to their new stadium in April 2019. Fans and management expected progress, but the team has not consistently finished in the top four of the Premier League. Last season, under Ange Postecoglou, they missed out on the Champions League, settling for the Europa League instead. Following a recent defeat to Brighton, there’s still work to do during the international break to improve their chances for the 2024/25 season.

Despite a slow start to the current season, new signing Dominic Solanke has made a positive impact. After losing star striker Harry Kane to Bayern Munich last summer, Spurs needed a strong central striker. They spent £65 million on Solanke from Bournemouth, setting a new transfer record for the club. The 27-year-old has already scored three goals and provided two assists in his first eight matches, showing a good partnership with teammate Brennan Johnson.

Solanke’s performance earned him his first England call-up in seven years. He hopes to start in the upcoming match against Finland. However, even with his significant transfer fee and strong form, Solanke earns less than Ivan Perišić, a player who struggled during his time at Spurs.

Perišić joined Tottenham in the summer of 2022 after his contract with Inter Milan ended. The experienced winger was expected to strengthen the squad, but he only made 50 appearances in 18 months. His versatility allowed him to play multiple roles, but ultimately, the move was deemed a failure. For the last six months of his contract, Perišić was loaned to Hajduk Split before leaving Spurs at the end of his deal.

During his time at Tottenham, Perišić earned £180,000 per week, significantly more than Solanke’s £90,000. In total, Perišić earned £14.3 million in wages, a high amount considering his lack of impact on the team. Initially, he seemed like a good signing due to his experience in top leagues, but the results did not match expectations.

The disparity in wages serves as a reminder for Tottenham to spend wisely in the future to avoid similar situations. As Spurs look ahead, they hope to improve their squad and find success in both domestic and European competitions. Fans remain hopeful that Solanke’s presence will help propel the team forward. The upcoming matches will be crucial for the club’s ambitions and for Postecoglou’s plans moving forward.

With a strong start in this season, there’s potential for Tottenham to finally achieve the consistency they have sought. The club must build on recent performances and continue to develop their players, aiming for a better standing in the league. Fans are eager for success and to see their team return to the top of English football. The focus will be on maintaining momentum and ensuring that key players, like Solanke, continue to thrive.

As the season progresses, Tottenham needs to harness their strengths and learn from past mistakes. The blend of new talent and established players could be the key to their future success. Tottenham’s management must remain proactive in their strategy to enhance the squad and deliver the results fans expect. The upcoming transfer windows will also be vital for shaping the team’s future ambitions.