tottenham's A few months ago the decision on Manor Solomon seemed relatively straightforward.
The winger was barely involved in north London, so his loan transfer to Fiorentina in January was significant for everyone involved. Spurs needed him to play regularly again. Meanwhile, Solomon needed to prove that he could still be an effective attacking option at a higher level.
For a while the plan seemed to be working perfectly.
Solomon soon settled in Florence and there was growing confidence that Fiorentina would trigger his purchase option at the end of the season.
However, now the situation has become much more complex. And Spurs are watching closely as they probably don't see Solomon returning as part of their plans next season.
Plans are changing in Italy
The 26-year-old enters the final weeks of the campaign effectively putting his future on hold with the Italian outlet florence viola Explaining that Fiorentina are no longer completely sure about making the move permanent.
Solomon made a great start in Italy. He brought direct running, creativity and intensity in wide areas, while also helping to cover for Albert Gudmundsson's inconsistent form. At one point it felt as if he had overtaken the Iceland international in the pecking order.
The Tottenham player contributed with two goals and one assist and looked like a natural fit for Fiorentina's attack. then came another blow blow.
The shock of injury changed the picture
According to Firenze Viola, Solomon's Thigh injury against Jagiellonia in February Kept him out for almost two months. However, that absence has changed the mood internally at Fiorentina.
The Italian side is now expected to take a step back before taking a final decision. Part of that depends on who becomes the club's next manager, while there are also fresh concerns about Solomon's fitness record after another stop-start campaign.
That uncertainty isn't ideal for Tottenham either. Mostly because it feels like Spurs will secure a permanent transfer this summer. They would prefer this option rather than re-inducting him into the team.
Fiorentina currently have a purchase option worth around £8.5m (€10m). earlier this year, that seemed like a fair price Gave the influence of Solomon. Now, however, the deal suddenly seems much less certain.
Tottenham probably need to sell
Manor Solomon is reportedly keen to stay at Florence and will use the final matches of the campaign to try to change minds internally. Report says he will do so "Play for his contract". He is expected to start against Genoa this weekend in what could turn out to be one of the biggest games of his season.
Spurs are expected to revamp parts of their attack this summer, and Solomon currently does not look like someone in De Zerbi's plans if he is being lined up for a new opportunity.
If Fiorentina moves away from this stream, Tottenham may suddenly need to find another buyer in a market where the club will already be keeping a close eye on his injury history.
Right now, the feeling in Italy is that Solomon's future in Florence hangs in the balance - and Tottenham probably need to make it happen.
