reporter Dean Jones reported that Son Heung-min has learned that Tottenham is willing to let him leave the team, with only a few weeks left before the opening of the new season. The Korean striker may leave the team before the start of the Premier League.
Tottenham new coach Thomas Frank failed to commit to Son Heung-min's long-term role at the club when facing the media on Friday. The club has always been secretive about the possibility of players leaving the team. But sources revealed that Tottenham is unwilling to promise to continue to retain him after the pre-season tour, and this trip to Asia may become Son Heung-min's farewell trip.
Although the 33-year-old enjoys a legendary status in North London and is highly appealing in the Asian market, his future is still full of uncertainty. Son Heung-min will be a core member in the club's upcoming Asian tour, including a match against Arsenal in Hong Kong, China on July 31 and a match against Newcastle in Seoul three days later.
From a business perspective, Son Heung-min's accompanying is crucial. Given the significance of this tour to expand the Tottenham brand, its image has been deeply integrated into the event promotion materials and ticketing promotion. If it is absent, the club will face the risk of default. But according to people familiar with the matter, the club has hinted to players that there will be no obstacles if they receive a suitable offer. Although the player himself has not actively sought a transfer, Tottenham is weighing the possibility of obtaining the maximum profit in the final cash window. Son Heung-min has 12 months left in his current contract, which is the club's final opportunity to obtain high transfer fees. Tottenham has not taken the initiative to push for the transfer, but the management is clearly aware that it has enjoyed the golden period of its career.
Focusing on future construction, the club has quickly finalized the permanent transfer of Bayern Munich striker Terr and signed West Ham United's Kudus, while chasing attackers such as Brentford striker Visa. Although Son Heung-min is still on the warm-up match list against Reading this weekend, he is no longer regarded as the core of the team building and is currently in a tradeable state.
Three Saudi clubs - Jeddah Nationals, Riyadh Victory and Cadisia - all expressed their willingness to pay more than £30 million in transfer fees, and the Los Angeles FC of the major leagues also extended an olive branch this summer. Fenerbahce, who was coached by his former mentor Mourinho, is also interested in introducing it. After the Asian tour, this meritorious player who has created countless classic moments for Tottenham may usher in the end of an era.