Tottenham's £55m summer signing Dominic Solanke is yet to score but Ange Postecoglou has outlined exactly why they preferred him over England international Ivan Toney

Ivan Toney was one of the big names who attracted interest from a number of clubs over the summer but Spurs Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou has now explained why his side did not choose to sign the striker.

Manager Ange Postecoglou says Tottenham considered Ivan Toney before signing Dominic Solanke and fans should not "rush to judgement" on the £65m striker.

Ange Postecoglou Reveals Spurs Considered £40m Premier League Forward Ahead of Dominic Solanke by Tyrone Johnson on Sep 20, 2024 for EPLindex.com

Here's every single word the Tottenham Hotspur boss said in his press conference ahead of the Premier League match against Brentford on Saturday

Ange Postecoglou has called for patience from anyone rushing to judge Dominic Solanke after his £65 million ($86m) move from Bournemouth. The 27-year-old became Spurs' club-record signing last month but has made just three appearances after suffering an ankle injury on his debut at Leicester City.

Ange Postecoglou has confirmed Tottenham did look at Ivan Toney as a potential signing, but Dominic Solanke was always his number one target this summer. Spurs spent £65million to bring in Solanke from Bournemouth last month and his start to life at the club has been disrupted by an ankle injury sustained on his debut at Leicester.