Tottenham Hotspur ended last season on a massive high, winning the Europa League and therefore adding silverware to their trophy cabinet for the first time since their 2008 Carling Cup. They look to advance more as a team under new coach Thomas Frank in the 2025/26 campaign, though a potential Saudi transfer for Son Heung-min could complicate things. However, Spurs fans may now have a glimmer of hope with this departure delayed for a peculiar reason.
Saudi Transfer for Son Heung-min Complicated for Peculiar Reason
Son Crucial to Commercial Appeal on Tour
Sami Mokbel has revealed that Tottenham Hotspur’s pre-season tour to Asia is “emerging as a factor in the future of Son”. This tour includes a trip to their captain’s homeland, South Korea, where they will play against Newcastle United. The journalist continues: “any exit is likely to be delayed” as any absence from the forward is “likely to risk complications with tour organisers”. Son is “crucial to the commercial appeal” of Tottenham’s visit, and so him being away for contract negotiations would have significant financial implications.
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Whilst talks are likely to be delayed until after the tour, which takes place in late July / early August, a move could still be on the cards, with interest from Saudi Arabia at current. Mokbel understands that an offer would have to be “way about valuation” for Spurs to accept, as it would be such a “significant departure”. However, based on the Saudi Pro League’s track record in purchasing European players, this is not unlikely.
Will Son Be Crucial to Tottenham Hotspur Next Season?
Whilst the South Korean has more than established his place in Premier League history, netting 127 goals, his role in North London may not be too crucial next season. The 32-year-old has had his critics in the past year, managing less than ten league goals in 2024/25 for the first time since his debut season.
Tottenham now have quite a range of wide talent at their disposal: Dejan Kulusevski is an incredibly talented player, whilst Brennan Johnson is coming off the back of the season of his life. Youngsters Wilson Odobert and Mikey Moore provide depth, and the club have just completed the permanent signing of Mathys Tel.
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Furthermore, it is unclear as to what Frank’s attitude is towards Son’s future role in his side. Perhaps the club legend is no longer crucial to the side, and commanding a big fee could be his final contribution to the Lilywhites.