How much Daniel Levy is demanding Leeds United pay for Tottenham's Manor Solomon | OneFootball

Leeds United have already marked who they want to be their first signing as they prepare for the Premier League

Tottenham Hotspur attacker Manor Solomon is reportedly likely to be Leeds United’s first signing of the summer.

That’s according to TEAMtalk, who revealed the Whites are optimistic about getting a permanent deal over the line.

The Israel international has been on loan at Elland Road all season and has impressed during his time in Yorkshire.

But Spurs chairman Daniel Levy, famed for his tricky negotiating style, is unlikely to let him go for cheap.

Solomon ‘likely’ to become Leeds’ first signing

There is plenty of work for Leeds to do to try and prepare to battle for Premier League survival next term, but TEAMtalk suggest that Solomon is likely to be the first deal signed.

The transfer outlet revealed that talks have already taken place between Leeds and Spurs over a permanent deal, meaning there is plenty of hope the two parties can get the deal over the line.

Levy, the report goes on to state, is thought to value Solomon at between £15m-£20m – given there is optimism from Leeds that they can do the deal, that likely isn’t too far away from their own estimation.

Given his deal at Spurs runs until 2028, and he has had an extremely productive season for his temporary side, the Whites will surely be required to pay pretty much what the London club asks.

Leeds, and Solomon, could scarcely have hoped for a better season when they signed the player’s loan agreement last summer.

He’s become a mainstay in Daniel Farke’s side, appearing 37 times in the Championship this season, notching nine goals and providing 11 assists during that time.

In terms of goal contributions, those numbers put him behind only Joel Piroe and Dan James for Leeds this season.

Between them, they’ve registered 66 goal contributions this season, so it’s easy to see why the power brokers at Elland Road want to keep the trio together for next season.

Leeds have plenty of other recruitment to think about too

While Spurs can essentially sit and wait it out for the fee they want for Solomon, Leeds must be mindful of the fact that they have a lot of other business to attend to.

TEAMtalk reveal the Whites are eyeing a minimum of six signings this summer: a goalkeeper, a left-back, a midfielder, a winger, an attacking midfielder and a striker.

Solomon may be viewed as filling one of those spots once a deal is agreed, but that’s still a substantial amount of business to do in one window.

The report goes on to suggest that Leeds refrained from spending in January precisely so they could invest in the summer with a promotion in the bag.

That plan looks to be paying off now, but it doesn’t mean they can hand Spurs a blank cheque to get Solomon.