Heung-min Son is one of the best players to have ever donned a Tottenham Hotspur shirt.
However, it seems like the Spurs legend is on his last legs.
Tottenham have been worried about Son’s form, as he scored just seven goals in the Premier League during the 2024/2025 season.
Ange Postecoglou admitted Son looked exhausted at one point of the campaign but the fact that he did not start the Lilywhites captain in the Europa League final speaks volumes of his decline as a player.
Leroy Sane could be Tottenham’s heir to Heung-min Son
Leroy Sane has been offered to Tottenham, as per Sky Sports as they look to freshen up their attack next season.
In Sane, Spurs could sign a player who could be the long-term replacement for Heung-min Son, who at his best was a world-class winger as well.
While the German has not particularly lived up to the billing at Bayern Munich, the 2023/2024 season was proof that he can still operate at very high standards — as he registered 23 goal involvements.
Tottenham have started talks to sign Sane and he profiles very similarly to Son as a player, also playing his best football on the left-wing, being incredibly quick, an exceptional dribbler and a terrific outlet.
Perhaps one of the reasons behind the two-time Premier League winner’s decline has been that several managers at Bayern tasked him to play on the right flank, as they perhaps viewed him as the heir to Arjen Robben.
However, much like Son, Sane is at his best when he hugs the touchline, which seems to be a tactical requirement in Ange Postecoglou’s system anyway and as a result, will suit his game.
The 29-year-old’s directness and creativity also makes him the right candidate to replace the South Korean in the long haul — providing 55 assists in 220 appearances for Bayern — which is an impressive return considering his struggles in Bavaria.
With Sane available on a free transfer and not having the pressure to live up to a hefty price tag if he joined Spurs could also help him play his natural game.
Leroy Sane stats compared to Heung-min Son
The Essen-born speedster would bring a winning mentality to Spurs’ squad, having won Bundesliga titles and the FIFA Club World Cup amongst other trophies at Bayern.
Furthermore, the former Manchester City forward was outstanding during his time in the Premier League, prompting Pep Guardiola to laud Sane by dubbing him as the best winger in the world in 2019.
When comparing his stats to those of Son’s for Tottenham this season, it is clear to see that Son could be the perfect candidate to take his place for years to come.
In terms of the number of successful take-ons he pulls off as well as his goals per game over the past year, Sane has the edge on Son.
However, the latter trumps the former when it comes to carrying the ball and creating chances.
Ultimately, the pair can perform similar functions on the pitch and potentially making a move to Tottenham and becoming one of their main men could unleash the best version of Sane.