Ange Postecoglou has defined the rationale for not signing Ivan Toney, saying that he needed Dominic Solanke extra.
Toney was closely linked with a transfer to north London as uncertainty over his Brentford future grew over the course of the earlier Premier League marketing campaign.
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In the long run Spurs opted to signal Solanke from Bournemouth in a deal value £65million.
This got here after he racked up 21 objectives in all competitions for the Cherries final time period.
That paved the best way for Toney to finish a profitable transfer of his personal, becoming a member of Saudi Arabian facet Al Ahli for a charge of £40m.
Explaining Tottenham’s resolution to not signal Toney, Postecoglou mentioned: “We checked out him, however the actuality was that Dom [Solanke] is the one which I needed.
“It took the entire summer season to get him in, however he was the one which fitted the profile that we needed.”
Whereas Toney can be hoping to make successful of himself in Saudi Arabia, Solanke remains to be bedding into life in north London.
Solanke has endured a tough begin to life with Tottenham, together with his new workforce successful simply one in every of three fixtures he is performed in.
With no aim to his title, the 27-year-old can be determined to open his account for the Lilywhites once they face Brentford on Saturday night – LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on talkSPORT 2.
However discussing Solanke, Postecoglou solely had optimistic issues to say.
“He’s settled in very well,” Postecoglou mentioned in his pre-match press convention on Friday.
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“There’s a lot extra to return from him, as a result of he received injured. He’s solely performed two-and-a-bit video games for us.
“He simply must get some video games underneath his belt.
“However what I’ve seen within the video games he has performed, he’s going to be an actual asset for us.
“I’ve received little doubt he’ll be an awesome contributor.”
Tottenham vs Brentford kicks off at 3pm on Saturday, September 21 and is completely reside on talkSPORT 2.
