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Manor Solomon is reportedly of interest to Leicester City

Leeds United are reportedly facing fresh competition for the permanent services of Manor Solomon from Leicester City, who have seemingly registered an interest in landing the Tottenham Hotspur winger.

That’s according to a recent update from GIVEMESPORT, which has detailed the Foxes’ interest in Solomon.

The Israeli international is currently on loan in the Championship with Leeds, who could look to bring him to Elland Road on a permanent basis if they gain promotion this season.

Leeds are on track to seal a return to the Premier League at the second time of asking, having extended their lead at the top of the table to five points by beating second-placed Sheffield United 3-1 away from home on Monday evening.

Daniel Farke’s side have made significant strides towards lifting the Championship title in recent months and such efforts have been helped by the displays of Solomon, who has established himself as a key performer after enduring a mixed start to life in the second-tier.

Solomon has recorded seven goals and seven assists apiece over the course of the campaign, with his recent form keeping the likes of Willy Gnonto and fellow summer signing Largie Ramazani out of the team.

It would make a great deal of sense, then, just why Leeds could be to ensure his stay at the club isn’t for only one season. However, they now appear to be facing intensifying competition in the race to win his signature for a second time.

Leicester City join Leeds United, Everton in transfer race for Spurs’ Manor Solomon

There has been speculation surrounding Solomon’s long-term future with parent club Spurs in recent times. It was revealed in a prior report published by GIVEMESPORT that Spurs are willing to offload the forward this summer for a fee between £10-15 million.

That report stated that Leeds would “love” to re-sign Solomon while noting interest from Everton, too. However, it’s now said Leeds are yet to make a definitive decision on the prospect of swooping back in for Solomon in the event of promotion.

But Leeds will now have to overcome fresh competition if they decide to pursue the 25-year-old. Journalist Ben Jacobs has informed GIVEMESPORT that Leicester are keeping a hopeful eye on Solomon, with any potential move likely to hinge on the outcome of their battle against relegation back to the Championship.

The Foxes are currently 19th in the Premier League and have won just four of their 26 matches this season, meaning they are five points shy of 17th-placed Wolves. Relegation appears a likely prospect, then, but they are described as “one to watch” in the race for Solomon if they defy the odds to seal survival.

Jacobs is quoted as saying: "There are other Premier League clubs interested.

"Everton have discussed him internally, Leicester City if they can somehow stay in the Premier League are another one to watch."

Leeds United could be well-placed to strike permanent Manor Solomon, Spurs transfer agreement

It’s not yet completely clear just how intent Leeds are on signing Solomon permanently amid conflicting reports, but should they decide to, they will surely be well-placed to see off the current competition.

Leeds have the financial muscle to meet what is a reasonable reported transfer valuation from Spurs, with whom they have conducted a number of successful deals over the last couple of years.

The two sides clearly enjoy a healthy working relationship at the very least, and engaged in business last summer in the deal which saw Archie Gray move down to north London while Joe Rodon headed the other way.

Leeds have reignited Solomon’s career as of late, with the winger having just stalled somewhat following an injury-plagued debut campaign with Spurs last time out. That too could help their chances, one would imagine.

Leicester’s interest, meanwhile, may not offer much cause for concern. While the Foxes are not yet mathematically relegated by any stretch, their odds of staying up do appear slim at this moment in time.