​Nottingham Forest are gearing up to make the most eye-catching statement of the summer transfer window. Under the ambitious vision of owner Evangelos Marinakis and newly appointed manager Oliver Glasner, the Tricky Trees are plotting a sensational raid on North London to rescue struggling striker Dominic Solanke from Tottenham Hotspur.

​According to reliable Italian journalist Gianluigi Longari, Solanke’s days under Roberto De Zerbi are officially numbered, with internal sources confirming that the £65 million-rated forward is guaranteed to depart the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium before the window slams shut.

​Inside Solanke’s Difficult North London Spell

​Solanke’s high-profile arrival in the summer of 2024—when Spurs splashed an initial £55 million plus £10 million in add-ons to pry him away from Bournemouth—was met with massive fanfare. However, his tenure in North Haven has been plagued by a frustrating combination of persistent injury setbacks and a stark lack of clinical form in front of goal.

​During his debut 2024–25 campaign, the England international managed nine goals across 25 Premier League starts. Unfortunately, things took a sharp downward turn last season, as injuries derailed his rhythm and limited him to a meager three goals in just 11 league starts.

​With De Zerbi looking to reshape his squad and potentially target a new talisman to lead the line, Solanke has been deemed surplus to requirements, sparking a fierce scramble for his signature.

​Forest Step Up: Glasner’s Eye-Catching Target

​Sensing blood in the water, Nottingham Forest have emerged as the frontrunners ready to throw the striker a career lifeline. Longari took to social media to break the development, posting:

​“Eye-catching. Nottingham Forest are keeping a close eye on the profile of Dominic Solanke, a striker leaving Tottenham.”

​For Forest, landing a striker of Solanke’s pedigree would signal enormous intent. Despite his recent struggles in North London, his proven ability to press from the front, hold up play, and terrorize Premier League backlines when fully fit makes him an ideal tactical fit for Oliver Glasner’s high-intensity system. Securing a deal, however, will require navigating a complex financial package, given the massive investment Tottenham originally sunk into the 28-year-old.

​Meanwhile in North London: Van de Ven Stays, Romero Nears Exit

​While Solanke’s imminent departure signals a major outgoing for Spurs, De Zerbi’s squad is simultaneously undergoing a massive defensive reshuffle.

​According to TEAMtalk transfer insider Graeme Bailey, Dutch defensive rock Micky van de Ven has completely bought into De Zerbi’s long-term project. Following a series of positive one-on-one conversations with the new manager over the summer, Van de Ven has agreed to a brand-new, five-year contract extension.

​Furthermore, with Argentine stalwart Cristian Romero widely expected to complete an impending move to Spanish giants Atletico Madrid, Van de Ven has emerged as the leading candidate to inherit the club captaincy armband and anchor the backline as Tottenham enters a bold new era.

​As the final weeks of the transfer window tick down, all eyes will be locked on the City Ground to see if Nottingham Forest can officially pull off one of the summer’s most audacious and eye-catching deals.