Dominic Solanke: Spurs' New Signing and FPL's Next Big Thing?

After weeks of speculation, Dominic Solanke has officially signed a six-year contract with Tottenham Hotspur. This exciting transfer is set to shake up the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) landscape, leaving FPL managers with a crucial decision: Should Solanke now be considered a must-have asset for your fantasy team?

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Solanke's FPL Price and Ownership

Currently priced at £7.5m in FPL, Solanke represents an intriguing mid-price forward option. His ownership stands at 15.6%, a figure that's likely to rise sharply following the news of his move to Spurs.

Impressive 2023/24 Stats at Bournemouth

Solanke's performance for Bournemouth in the 2023/24 season was nothing short of remarkable. The English striker clocked an impressive 3,331 minutes of playing time over 38 games, showcasing his durability and importance to Bournemouth.

With 19 goals to his name, Solanke slightly overperformed his expected goals (xG) of 18.8. He was the fifth-highest goal scorer in the 2023/24 season, as shown in the Opta Stats Sandbox tool.

While his primary role was as a goalscorer, he also contributed 3 FPL assists. Interestingly, his expected assists (xA) of 3.8 suggests he was slightly unlucky not to have more assists to his name. This could indicate potential for growth in this area at Spurs, especially given the players around him.

Penalty Prowess: A New Spot-Kick Taker for Spurs?

One of the most intriguing aspects of Solanke's game is his penalty-taking ability, at Bournemouth he was first in line for spot-kicks.

While Son Heung-min currently takes penalties for Spurs, there could be room for change. Son has scored 12 and missed 5 penalties in his career, while Solanke boasts an impressive record of 12 scored and just 2 missed. This accuracy could potentially see him take over penalty duties at his new club, further boosting his FPL appeal.

Spurs' Mixed Fixture Run

To gauge Solanke's potential impact, let's look at Tottenham's first five fixtures:

Unfortunately, Spurs have the fourth-worst attacking fixtures for the first five gameweeks, as indicated by the Fixture Planner tool.

Managers might be interested in the new Spurs signing for the first two favourable fixtures. But it is uncertain when Solanke will make his debut for the Lilywhites. However, Ange Postecoglou recently mentioned, "I have always felt that if you get the recruitment right, then whoever it is hits the ground running." This suggests Solanke might feature in Gameweek 1.

Are Elite FPL Managers going with Solanke?

The confirmation of his signing is still recent, but Solanke is already in 14.3% of teams managed by Elite Managers with a combined 83 top-10k finishes.

Mark Mansfield, the 6 time top 5k finishing FPL manager, moved fast adding him to his latest team reveal draft. In fact, the Elite Manager has put the vice-captaincy on the Spurs' forward for his fixture against Leicester.

Conclusion: A Promising FPL Prospect

Dominic Solanke's move to Tottenham Hotspur has certainly piqued the interest of FPL managers. His impressive goal-scoring record, potential for penalties, and the prospect of playing for a top-six side make him an enticing option. At £7.5m, he could offer excellent value if he hits the ground running at Spurs.

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