A new report has said that Heung-min Son is more likely to remain at Tottenham Hotspur than depart the club this summer, revealing that Daniel Levy will demand a sizable fee for the Spurs captain when Saudi Pro League clubs come knocking on the door.
Over the past few weeks, Heung-min Son has been heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, with reports indicating that Tottenham could cash in on their captain if a big offer comes their way from the Middle East.
Several sources have said that Saudi Pro League clubs have been speaking to the Tottenham captain’s representatives, which indicates that the forward is open to a summer switch.
Additionally, it was reported by The Telegraph last week Son has left his Tottenham teammates with the impression that he could leave the club this summer.
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A new report in FootballAsian has now claimed that Saudi clubs are intensifying their pursuit of the 32-year-old, but it is far from certain that he will leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer.
The report says that Son will hold talks with Thomas Frank about his plans and will wait to see if Tottenham are willing to offer him a contract extension.
If Spurs do decide against offering their long-serving forward a new deal, they are expected to demand £50m for his services, which reflects his value to the club both on and off the pitch.
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The outlet asserts that a move to the Middle East is more likely for Son next summer after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Son harbours a desire to play in America
FootballAsian claims to have heard from sources close to Son that his preference for his career post-Europe would be to play in Major League Soccer, ideally a team in Los Angeles or New York.
However, Tottenham’s asking price and Son’s wage demands mean that MLS clubs are unlikely to be able to afford a deal for the Asian superstar this summer.
The publication also points out that Tottenham are contractually obligated to play their captain in their pre-season friendly against Newcastle United in South Korea in August, which effectively rules out a move before then.