Tottenham Hotspur have often been the home to numerous top-level attacking talents, with many of whom handing the supporters memories to last a lifetime in North London.
Heung-min Son is just one player to fall into that category, with the South Korean winger spending a decade with the Lilywhites after joining from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer of 2015.
Very few people would have envisaged the phenomenal impact he would have on the club, subsequently making 454 senior appearances across all competitions.
The now 33-year-old, who left to join LAFC last summer, netted a staggering 173 goals and 101 assists during such a period, placing him fourth on the club’s all-time scoring charts.
However, after his departure, Thomas Frank has been unable to rely upon a consistent figure on the left, which could lead to a potential big-money move for a new attacker during the January window.
Over the last couple of weeks, Spurs have been touted with moves for a whole host of attacking talents, many of which are currently plying their trade in the Premier League.
Manchester City star Savinho is just one player who has appeared in their sights at present, after previously targeting a move for the Brazilian during the summer window.
However, a deal could now be tricky to complete during the winter window, after the 21-year-old picked up an injury on New Year’s Day, which could rule him out for numerous months.
As a result, the Lilywhites hierarchy have been forced to target alternative options, with Brentford star Kevin Schade another player currently being targeted this January.
According to CaughtOffside, Frank’s men have made contact with Keith Andrews’ side over a possible move for the winger who has already netted six league goals this campaign.
The report also states that Newcastle United and Aston Villa are two clubs also interested in landing the German star before the transfer window slams shut.
However, any deal would be yet another statement of intent from the hierarchy, with the Bees placing a £50m price tag on him if they were to consider any possible deal.
Why Schade would be Spurs’ best LW since Son
After Son’s departure last summer, it has left boss Frank with the challenge of finding an alternative option to fill the void and provide the goods within the final third.
Randal Kolo Muani, who was signed on loan from PSG last summer, was brought in to operate as a number nine, but has been forced to feature out wide in recent months.
The Frenchman has struggled to adapt to the demands of featuring in such a role, as seen by his tally of zero goals in his first 15 league appearances of the season.
Xavi Simons, who also joined in the summer, has been asked to play off the left, with such a position taking away from his best qualities, as seen by his own goalscoring tallies.
The Dutch international has only scored once in the league, whilst laying on just three assists - a poor record given the £52m fee paid for his signature in the summer.
However, the recent news over a possible move for Schade in the near future could finally hand the Dane the consistent option he’s craved since taking the reins during the off-season.
Away from his impressive goalscoring tally in 2025/26 to date, the German has produced some remarkable underlying figures which showcase his ability within the final third.
Schade, who’s been dubbed “incredible” by Frank, has registered a 49% shot on target accuracy rate, whilst also scoring a goal with every four shots on target registered.
Such numbers demonstrate the attacker’s remarkable ability to find the back of the net in the final third - something which Frank’s side have greatly lacked so far this campaign.
He’s also completed 1.2 key passes per 90 in the Premier League this season, with such numbers showcasing his ability to create opportunities for others around him - just as Son did in North London.
The Brentford star’s threat in the final third simply can’t be understated, with his tally of 2.9 take-ons attempted and 1.4 fouls won demonstrating that many teams are unable to live with his pace and direct nature.
£50m for a player of the 24-year-old’s quality would be an excellent piece of business for Frank’s men and one that could potentially save the Dane’s tenure with the Lilywhites.
Should he join and get anywhere near the levels produced by Son, there’s no doubt Schade would be a fan favourite and one that could catapult the club up the Premier League table.