What does Manor Solomon compensation dispute mean for West Ham?
Manor Solomon's move to West Ham United has created controversy at Tottenham Hotspur.
The winger was brought to the London Stadium this summer, having been identified as a player who could help the Hammers get promoted.
The 27-year-old has only ever spent one season in the Championship, but it resulted in promotion as he helped Leeds United reach the big time.
Solomon joined the Irons for an initial £5million this summer, several years on after making a permanent switch to Spurs.
But the Lilywhites were able to sign the Israeli international for free in 2023, allowed under FIFA regulations to move on from Shakhtar Donetsk after Russia invaded Ukraine.
Now, Shakhtar and Tottenham are in heated discussions over compensation for Solomon, so what does this mean for West Ham?
How West Ham could get involved as Manor Solomon compensation fight emerges
According to BBC Sport, Shakhtar Donetsk's CEO Sergei Palkin is seeking a compensation agreement with Spurs after the sale of Solomon.
The Ukrainian side had previously threatened to seek legal action after they lost the left-winger for free in 2023, but nothing came of it.
Spurs were able to sign Solomon for free at the time, though Shakhtar believed he was worth around £17m.
Now, Palkin has spoken out about his side seeking compensation after Tottenham sold the player for £5m to West Ham.
He said: "We had arguments and discussions with Tottenham. Verbally, we agreed that when they sell the player, they will pay us part of the sale.
"Now we will come to them officially with our suggestions and our view of the situation. If we have problems in these discussions and negotiations, we will go to some intermediaries."
Palkin has admitted that they hope to agree terms in a friendly manner, with Spurs yet to publicly speak out on the matter.
West Ham could get involved if a formal legal claim is raised about the transfer or sought information from the buying club.
This does not mean that West Ham would need to pay anything to Shakhtar.
However, the Hammers could potentially owe Spurs a further £2m in add-ons, which would affect the overall cost of the compensation that Shakhtar are due from the Lilywhites.
Therefore, the Irons could help to give clarification, if asked.
Has Solomon been worth the money for West Ham?
Solomon has obvious qualities, and it was perhaps surprising that he made the drop to the Championship.
However, he didn't have real success in Spain or Italy while on loan last term, and may have wanted to settle somewhere.
The forward already has four goals and assists combined in nine Championship games in Nuno Espirito Santo's side, proving he is a key attacking outlet.
Solomon has yet to show his best, though as the season goes on, he will surely only get better.
But he's looking like a solid addition for the Hammers so far.