Tottenham captain Son Heung-min and former Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli could potentially link up this transfer window.
Daniel Levy wants to keep the forward at Spurs at least until the pre-season tour in Asia, but his future after that remains uncertain.
Son’s contract at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium was extended by another season, but he may soon link up with Balotelli.
Los Angeles FC want Son and Balotelli transfer this summer
Los Angeles FC are eyeing Tottenham’s son and free agent Balotelli this summer, according to talkSPORT.
The news outlet reports (5 July) that the South Korea international is a potential target for the MLS outfit amid a realistic chance that the 32-year-old will leave North London.
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It’s been claimed that while the forward’s exit isn’t guaranteed, there’s a chance it could happen later in the ongoing transfer window.
LAFC are exploring several options after Olivier Giroud’s exit, with Balotelli one of them, and they could potentially get Son and the former Man City striker in the same team.
The 34-year-old Italian national most recently played for Genoa in Serie A but is now without a club.
Thomas Frank should demand Son replacement before Tottenham exit
Son has the right to make a decision on his Tottenham future after a decade of loyal service from him.
The South Korean forward cemented his legacy at the North London outfit when he won the Europa League title, ending the 17-year wait for a trophy in N17.
While the 32-year-old hasn’t been at his best in recent months, he still had an influence at Spurs, scoring 11 goals and providing 12 assists in all competitions last season.
Tottenham will need to replace Son adequately before deciding to sell him in the coming weeks, as the veteran forward has been the only reliable outlet up front for the North Londoners over the years.
Spurs struggled in the final third as Ange Postecoglou’s second campaign in charge didn’t go to plan in the Premier League.
Antoine Semenyo is on the North London outfit’s radar, but his recent contract extension at Bournemouth may indicate he won’t leave the Cherries for now.
Thomas Frank also looked to bring Bryan Mbeumo to Tottenham, but it looks like his heart is set on Manchester United.
Son’s situation in N17 will be one to keep an eye on, and it will be interesting to see who Spurs will replace him with if he were to leave.