Son Heung-min labelled the Premier League winger as ‘fantastic’ after he netted against Spurs.
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Tottenham Hotspur stalwart Son Heung-min has confirmed his decision to leave the Premier League club this summer and the outfit must now look for a replacement. Luckily, the South Korea international has already given his stamp of approval to one possible target.
Thomas Frank has bolstered his attacking options with the arrival of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham for £55 million while the loan of Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich has been made permanent. Spurs had been courting Nottingham Forest man Morgan Gibbs-White but that deal has since gone to the dogs with the attacking midfielder signing a new contract at The City Ground.
Interest in Gibbs-White would indicate that Tottenham Hotspur are not done with their shopping for reinforcements and the departure of Son has added more pressure to that. While the 33-year-old was not at his most prolific last season, he did still contribute 11 goals and 12 assists in all competitions.
Tottenham Hotspur must replace Son Heung-min
Spurs must move to replace Son with a player already proven in the Premier League. The club has so long turned to the winger for his experience and reliability, so a rising star or risky transfer could be considered unwise.
Instead, Tottenham Hotspur should look to hijack transfer rumours suggesting that Arsenal are weighing up a move for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze. The England international, who already has 34 goals in 146 Premier League appearances, offers the pace and directness that could replace Son.
The Standard claims that Eze has a £68 million release clause in his current contract at Selhurst Park, but that it will expire on August 15. That’s just £8 million more than the fee offered for Gibbs-White earlier in the window, which suggests that Spurs have those funds in the bank.
Son praises ‘fantastic’ Eberechi Eze
Eze scored against Tottenham Hotspur in north London in March 2024, striking a brilliant free-kick past Guglielmo Vicario and into the top corner. The Eagles would eventually lose that match 3-1, with Son on the scoresheet, but the South Korean praised Eze’s ‘fantastic’ effort after full time.
It looks likely that Spurs would have to compete with Arsenal for any potential transfer interest in Eze. The Standard adds that Arsenal are ‘aware’ of the release clause in Eze’s deal and that there is serious interest.
The Gunners could need to sell before they buy at this stage in the window, having already brought in several marquee signings. That could give Tottenham Hotspur the advantage in any potential hijack, should the club be able to move straight away.
In other news, Joao Palhinha to Tottenham medical update emerges as Spurs exit completed.