Arsenal icon, Thierry Henry, has showered praise on Bournemouth’s Dominic Solanke for his outstanding performance in this season’s Premier League. The legendary forward expressed his admiration for Solanke, labeling the 26-year-old as “brilliant.”
With speculations linking Solanke to Arsenal in the upcoming January transfer window, Henry’s endorsement adds fuel to the transfer rumors. Arsenal’s manager, Mikel Arteta, is reportedly eyeing Solanke as a potential recruit if the club misses out on signing Brentford’s Ivan Toney.
During an interview with Amazon Prime, Henry specifically highlighted Solanke’s contribution to Bournemouth’s success, emphasizing the player’s remarkable transformation and resilience after facing challenges earlier in his career.
“Dominic Solanke, the way he is playing at Bournemouth,” Henry commented. “Not only him, the team is doing extremely well, but we have been waiting for him to be that player. I guess it was a bit too much when he was younger. But what he is doing right now is brilliant. I am happy for him because he did struggle for a little.”
Solanke’s impressive goal-scoring record cannot be overlooked, as he has netted 12 goals in 18 Premier League appearances, placing him second only to Manchester City’s Erling Haaland in the league’s top scorers’ chart.
Henry’s accolades for Solanke serve as a testament to the striker’s rising prominence in the English top-flight and fuel the anticipation surrounding a potential move to Arsenal. This endorsement elevates Solanke’s status as a sought-after talent, solidifying his place on the radar of top-tier clubs like Arsenal.
