Coming off the back of a tricky season, despite a long-awaited trophy in the Europa League, Spurs have been active in the transfer window, having already announced multiple exciting signings alongside lots of behind-the-scenes work to confirm more. However, with spending regulations alongside a growing squad, they may see some departures. LAFC are now trying to sign Son Heung-min from Tottenham Hotspur, with the forward’s future currently up in the air.
LAFC Submit Bid for Son Heung-min as Tottenham Hotspur Consider Future
Player and Spurs Will Have ‘Final Say’
The Telegraph now reports that there has been an offer submitted from LAFC for Son. However, he is contractually obliged to play in their pre-season tour in Seoul next month, or the club could lose 75% of their earnings for it. The confirmation of this transfer may therefore take longer.
Fabrizio Romano had revealed last night (July 23) that LAFC have approached Son himself over a move this summer, as the MLS side plan to make him their “new superstar”, after Olivier Giroud has departed for Lille. He reported that the talks are only at early stages currently, though it has been said that the MLS outfit are “pushing hard” to make this deal happen in the coming weeks.
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Romano understands that both Son and Spurs will have the “final say” over this move; the player has options in Saudi Arabia, whilst the club may want to keep their captain in a period of heavy turnover. Frank described this as a “tricky situation” as the South Korean has been in North London for a long time, though doesn’t appear to feature too heavily in the Dane’s plans for this season.
Is There a Future at Tottenham Hotspur for Son Heung-Min?
Tottenham have already strengthened their attacking line with the signing of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham for £55 million, alongside the permanent signing of Mathys Tel after a loan spell. Furthermore, they had looked set to bring in Morgan Gibbs-White before Nottingham Forest decided to take legal action against the move, though fans are still optimistic that this could still happen.
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These signings join a squad with the likes of the talented James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, and Brennan Johnson, alongside Wilson Odobert, Mikey Moore, Manor Solomon, Bryan Gil, and Min-Hyeok Yang all potentially trying to break in. Son will likely prefer a destination where he is guaranteed more gametime. Moreover, whilst keeping their club captain would be good for leadership, Spurs may prefer to give a place in the squad or lineup to a younger player who can benefit from experience.
It seems that if the 33-year-old wants to play a central role this coming year, he may have to look at his options elsewhere.