Dominic Solanke, Chelsea & Liverpool
At the end of May, Liverpool confirmed that they’d signed Dom Solanke from Chelsea.
Solanke only played 17 minutes for Chelsea during his time at the club – that was against Maribor in a Champions League qualifier.
The forward later enjoyed a loan spell at Vitesse in 2015/2016, but Solanke failed to make an impact at Chelsea on his return, while he was out of contract at the end of last season.
Since joining Liverpool, Solanke has won the World Cup with England U20s. He scored four goals in the competition in South Korea.
Solanke also made a start for Liverpool in the League Cup, he’s made one Champions League appearances, while he’s made seven appearances in the Premier League of the bench.
And this week Solanke has been called up to the England squad ahead of the friendly against Brazil.
Paying for Solanke
Chelsea and Liverpool are still fighting over Solanke’s fee.
Chelsea have been demanding £10 million for the striker, while Liverpool have offered the Blues just £3 million. The matter has since been referred to a tribunal.
On Monday, the Evening Standard report that Chelsea plan to use Solanke’s England call up in their battle with the Reds:
Chelsea will add Dominic Solanke’s call-up to the England senior squad as part of their case to put toward a tribunal over his transfer to Liverpool.
Chelsea’s case had already been strengthened by Solanke’s performance at the Under 20s World Cup, with the striker finishing top scorer and named player of the tournament as England won the tournament.
Being drafted into England’s senior squad is another factor for them to point to whenever the case is heard. No date has been set yet.
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