With the season finally coming to a close, Tottenham Hotspur have a monumental summer ahead of them.
For example, alongside potentially replacing Ange Postecoglou, Daniel Levy and Co must go big in the transfer window to ensure the team don't endure another Premier League campaign like this one.
On top of making sure they keep their own stars like Cristian Romero, the North Londoners need to bring in new ones to help them climb up the table and make a good account of themselves in the Champions League.
Fortunately, reports have recently linked the club to an attacker who could help them do just that, an attacker who'd be a massive upgrade on Son Heung-min.
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Before we get to the star in question, it's worth looking at some of the other brilliant players who have been linked with a move to Spurs in recent weeks, like Leroy Sané and Xavi Simons.
The former's contract with Bayern Munich expires at the end of this month and would therefore be a free signing, which could end up being an incredible deal, as in just 2377 minutes of football across 45 appearances this season, the German international scored 13 goals and provided six assists.
Simons, on the other hand, would cost the club around £67m, but even then, it would be hard to argue that's not a fair fee, as the Flying Dutchman managed to score 11 goals and provide eight assists in 33 appearances this season.
Yet, there is another, even more impressive winger being linked with Tottenham: Bradley Barcola.
Yes, according to a recent report from Caught Offside, Spurs are among several Premier League clubs who are incredibly interested in the Paris Saint-Germain phenomenon.
In fact, the story has claimed that the Lilywhites, Arsenal and Manchester City have already sent scouts to watch the French international.
However, it could be a complicated and costly transfer to get over the line, as while PSG do not want to sell the 22-year-old, they do value him at up to €120m, which is about £101m.
With that said, given Barcola's immense ability and potential, this may be a deal worth breaking the bank on, especially as he'd be the perfect Son upgrade.
How Barcola compares to Son
While Barcola can and has played in other positions in the past, it's abundantly clear that his preferred and best role is leftwing.
Therefore, depending on what else happens in the summer transfer window, one of his main competitors for game time at Spurs next season, were he to sign for them, would be Son Heung-min.
With that said, who comes out on top when we compare them? Well, from a raw output perspective, it's a rather one-sided affair.
For example, the incredible Lyon-born ace, who's "one of the best LW's in Europe," according to analyst Ben Mattinson, has scored 21 goals and provided 19 assists in 58 appearances, totalling 3643 minutes this season, which comes out to an average of a goal involvement every 1.45 games, or every 91.07 minutes.
In contrast, the North Londoners captain scored 11 goals and provided 12 assists in 46 appearances, totalling 3189 minutes, which comes out to a goal involvement every other game, or one every 138.65 minutes.
Okay, what about their underlying numbers from this season? Which attacker comes out on top when we take a look under the hood?
Perhaps unsurprisingly, it's the "devastating" star, as he was described by U23 scout Antonio Mango, who once again emerges victorious here, and by quite some margin at that.
For example, while there are a few metrics in which the South Korean superstar is able to hold his own and actually come out ahead, it's the UCL winner who does far better in the vast majority of relevant areas.
Ultimately, while Son has been an incredible player for Spurs for so long, Barcola is simply the better winger in practically every way, and therefore, Levy and Co should be doing all they can to sign him this summer.