A Tottenham insider has now shared what he knows about Heung-min Son’s future as the Tottenham captain is linked with a potential exit.
It was revealed a few days ago that Tottenham Hotspur are open to parting ways with Heung-min Son, amidst interest from Saudi Arabia.
The Spurs captain, who bagged 11 goals and 11 assists last season, struggled to reach his usual heights, as injuries and inconsistency plagued his 2024/25 campaign.
Regardless, the Tottenham captain ended the season with a piece of silverware, after Spurs won the UEFA Europa League, following their 1-0 win over Manchester United.
Paul O’Keefe lifts lid on Tottenham stance over Heung-min Son
Tottenham fans were very open to the news that Son could leave the club this summer, with some supporters labelling the club captain a legend of Spurs, but urging the Lilywhites to cash in on him.
Paul O’Keefe has now revealed what the feeling from within Tottenham is about the potential departure of the club captain.
According to the journalist, Spurs are in no rush to part ways with the Korean winger, and would only be tempted to sell if a significant offer comes in, as there is no pressure on Son to leave Hotspur Way.
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O’Keefe told the Last Word on Spurs (1:08:00): “If a big bid came for him, they would let him decide if he wanted to stay at the club or move on. I do not think they are particularly in a mad rush to get him out of the building and I do not think necessarily he is in a mad rush.
“If it comes to a point where they get a serious bid and he said ‘look, I fancy a change’, I think that now he has got that trophy, the landscape has slightly changed.
“He could go now, and everyone would consider him a total hero. I think he and everyone would be at peace with that now. They are not going to take, say, £10m because you would keep him around for that – he is worth that all day long.
“If a serious bid came and he felt it was right to engage with that, then maybe the club would deal, but I do not think they are actively trying to put him out the door.”
Spurs must find a long-term Son replacement
Regardless of Heung-min Son’s decision on whether to leave or stay, Tottenham need to strengthen the left wing position of their squad.
A replacement needs to be found for the winger, as Mathys Tel failed to impress during his six-month loan spell in north London last season.
Tottenham continue to be linked with Eberechi Eze, who would be the ideal replacement for the Spurs captain, but at the moment, nothing concrete has been decided by the Tottenham board.