Manor Solomon: Latest on Leeds United's pursuit of Tottenham Hotspur man following 'hijack' attempt

Reports over the weekend suggested Leeds were closing in on the capture of the 25-year-old, who has found first-team opportunities limited by injury at Tottenham. However, when he was not unveiled, question marks were raised among the Elland Road faithful.

According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, a Dutch club made an attempt to hijack the deal and lure Solomon away from England. Leeds appear to have fended off the advance, with Solomon thought to be due to sign for Leeds following a medical.

It now appears he will follow Largie Ramazani through the door as another recruit on the flanks. Typically a left-sided player, Solomon can also play through the middle as an attacking midfielder.

He started his career at Maccabi Petah Tikva, in his native Israel. A move to Shakhtar Donetsk followed but he departed the club following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Fulham took Solomon on loan and he made 24 appearances for the Cottagers, scoring five goals. His exploits at Craven Cottage landed him a permanent move to Tottenham, although he has failed to emerge from the fringes of the Spurs squad.

Leeds boss Daniel Farke had made it clear he wanted offensive additions following the departures of Crysencio Summerville and Georginio Rutter, who joined West Ham United and Brighton & Hove Albion respectively.