Andoni Iraola reveals the secret of Dominic Solanke's best season at Bournemouth

Andoni Iraola believes there is much more to Dominic Solanke's game than goals.

He Bournemouth The striker has enjoyed a brilliant season on the south coast, with 15 goals to his name this season.

That sort of form has been in Solanke's locker for some time, with the forward scoring 30 goals to help Bournemouth to promotion in 2021/22, before racking up seven goals and seven assists in his first campaign back in the top flight. .

But while the 26-year-old's goal total this season puts him third on the Premier League's top scorers list behind Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salahdrawing transfer links to Arsenal and TottenhamHis manager believes he offers a variety of things to his team.

Speaking about Solanke's great form on The Sports Breakfast, Iraola said: “He's been there really from the start.

“Even last season he played very well, but it is true that now he plays with the confidence that goals give you.

“I think we value it much more than just the goals. He gives us a lot of possession, holds the ball and gives play to the line of three behind him.

“It is true that the first thing you look for when you evaluate are the goals and he is getting them.”

Solanke was the target of several clubs during the January transfer window as a result of his form this season.

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur They were among the clubs linked with the striker.

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Solanke has a contract with Bournemouth that runs until 2027, meaning they are under no pressure to sell their most valuable asset.