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Manor Solomon: Shakhtar Donetsk to reopen talks with Tottenham for compensation after £5m summer transfer

Shakhtar Donetsk are hopeful an amicable agreement can be struck with Tottenham

By Sam Tabuteau · Evening Standard

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 8:03 AM

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Shakhtar Donetsk will seek compensation from Tottenham following Manor Solomon's recent £5m transfer to West Ham.
The winger joined West Ham this summer on a permanent deal for an initial £5m fee.
Solomon originally moved to Tottenham on a free transfer in July 2023 following a FIFA contract ruling.

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Shakhtar Donetsk is set to reopen negotiations with Tottenham Hotspur to seek a compensation package following winger Manor Solomon's transfer to West Ham. Chief executive Sergei Palkin revealed that the Ukrainian club plans to approach Spurs officially after Solomon completed a permanent move for an initial £5m fee.

Solomon originally joined Tottenham on a free transfer in July 2023 under a FIFA ruling that suspended contracts following the invasion of Ukraine. Palkin stated both clubs previously had a verbal agreement to share future sale proceeds, warning Shakhtar may involve intermediaries or the Court of Arbitration for Sport if an amicable deal cannot be reached.

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