Dominic Solanke is being targeted by two of the Premier League’s biggest six clubs this summer and the price has already been set.
The Pitch Prospect has learned that Solanke’s contract at Bournemouth includes a £65 million release clause.
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However, it is only active for the so-called “Big Six” clubs of the Premier League: Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham.
Two of those clubs are also believed to be interested in the Cherries star this summer – Chelsea and Tottenham.
For the Blues, signing a new striker is a top priority and Solanke, who came from the academy at Stamford Bridge, is one option.
Tottenham also considered a deal with the England international in January and are still interested.
The 26-year-old had his best professional season at Bournemouth this year, playing 38 times in the Premier League and scoring 19 goals.
Only Erling Haaland, Cole Palmer and Alexander Isak scored more goals in the league than the former Liverpool star.
In addition to clubs from England, there is also interest in Solanke from Italy.
Solanke signed a contract extension at Bournemouth in 2023, keeping him at the club until 2027.
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This happened after he was signed from Liverpool in 2019 for a transfer fee of £19 million plus add-ons.
The agreement also included a sell-on clause that gave the Reds 20 percent of any profits made from a transfer.
This means that if Solanke is sold according to his ‘Big Six’ release clause, Liverpool would earn £9 million from the deal.
Despite his outstanding season for the Cherries, the striker has not earned a place in England’s Euro 2024 squad this summer.
Instead, Three Lions boss Gareth Southgate chose Harry Kane, Ivan Toney and Ollie Watkins as his three strikers.