Even though reports over recent days have indicated that Heung-min Son might be leaning towards staying at Tottenham, Alasdair Gold has revealed why he would not be surprised if the Spurs captain departed this summer.
Son has been heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, with reports indicating that the Lilywhites may cash in on the 32-year-old if a big-money offer arrives from the Middle East.
The South Korean’s recent comments have added further fuel to the speculation, with Heung-min Son refusing to rule out a Tottenham exit this summer.
However, it was reported by Football Asian a few days ago that Son is more likely to consider a move to Saudi Arabia next summer, and would ideally like to remain at Tottenham Hotspur for one more season.
Alasdair Gold claims Heung-min Son could leave Tottenham on a high
Gold has now pointed to the numerous interviews that Heung-min Son gave, suggesting that he had stayed at Tottenham to win silverware with the club.
Now that he has done that and written his name into the club’s history books, the journalist said that he can see the 32-year-old calling time on his time in North London and heading to the Middle East.
Gold said on the Gold and Guest Talk Tottenham podcast: “Heung-min Son set out to achieve something and he achieved it, and he’s been there for 10 years. I think it’s quite important to look at some of the quotes that came out ahead of the final, where he made it very clear to the Korean media. Then I think after that to some English media that he admitted, I pretty much stayed at this club because I wanted to win a trophy.
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“So you can kind of analyse that as if to say that had he won a trophy, maybe he would have looked at opportunities that came in. And now Son has won that trophy. And that’s what I understand, is that this summer is definitely the most open he’s been to getting a move if it’s one that suits all parties.
“Obviously, the Saudi Pro League, the clubs there, I think, would be very, very interested in taking him, some of them, because that’s a big thing for them to harness the Asian market. We know how huge he is within. And of course, he is also a terrific player. He is a superstar player.”
Son’s decision will be made after he meets with Thomas Frank
It has been reported that Son will meet with Thomas Frank to discuss the Dane’s plans before deciding his future.
It was claimed by Football Insider last week that Heung-min Son is ready to work under Frank at Tottenham as the forward feels that he still has a lot to offer the club.