Son Heung-min wants to stay at Tottenham this summer, but any decision over his future may be taken out of the captain's hands.
The South Korean superstar is an all-time Spurs great. His decade of service has thrust Son into a realm that only a few have ascended into while donning Lilywhite, and the forward finally got his hands on some silverware at the end of the 2024/25 season in the form of the Europa League.
Injuries meant the skipper didn't play all that much during the run-in, and he was limited to a cameo off the bench on that magical night in Bilbao.
While a supreme force at his very best, many have suggested that the 32-year-old's demise has been too distinct to ignore over the past 18 months. As a result, there's been speculation over his future this summer, with Spurs aiming to cash in this summer to avoid losing him for nothing in 2026.
Son Heung-min wants to stay at Tottenham this summer
There's been interest from MLS, Saudi Arabia and Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce, with Los Angeles FC believed to be making the strongest push for Son.
However, according to South Korean journalist Han June, Son has put any potential move on hold with his current priority to remain at Tottenham. A meeting is lined up with new manager Thomas Frank next week, and that discussion will likely shape the direction the two parties go this summer.
Frank's utilisation of his wingers, who function more as inside forwards, suits Son, and there's potential for a productive rejuvenation with the Dane at the helm. However, the 32-year-old simply isn't the player he was even two seasons ago, with his physical decline evident almost every time he takes to the field.
Frank's outlook for the forward is, of course, significant, and Son deserves to go out on his terms. However, Daniel Levy will do everything in his power to ensure the South Korean icon doesn't depart as a free agent in 2026. Son may not be attracting the interest of Europe's elite this summer, but there's scope for Spurs to garner a decent enough fee for him.
Thus, even if the 32-year-old wants to stay, the decision may be taken out of his hands. It may seem harsh, but Levy, as he proved with the decision to sack Ange Postecoglou, isn't sentimental. If selling Son makes financial sense this summer, that's the course the chairman will likely take.