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Tottenham captain Son Heung-min is understood to be the subject of a £15million offer from LAFC in the MLS but the veteran South Korea international could yet stay put

Thomas Frank insists that he sees Son Heung-Min having a 'very good' role to play for Tottenham next season despite interest in the veteran attacker from LAFC.

The Spurs captain, 33, continues to be linked with a move away from the club he joined a decade ago. Interest in his services from overseas has remained throughout the summer and with Son no longer a guaranteed starter, it has been speculated that all parties may decide that a move would be beneficial.

If Son were to depart, he would do so as the first Tottenham captain to lift a European trophy at the club in 41 years following last season's Europa League triumph.

But Frank, Spurs' new head coach, has now come out and said that Son has been earmarked to play an important role next season.

"I think first and foremost, Son's legacy here is remarkable," the Dane told Men In Blazers. "He's been a fantastic player for Tottenham, he is a fantastic player for Tottenham.

"I see a player that that can play a very good role here next season. He's come in, very good mindset, trained very hard, pushed the players. So I'm excited about it."

It emerged last week that Tottenham were considering an offer worth £15million from LAFC for Son, who won the Premier League Golden Boot award back in 2022.

He scored seven times in the top-flight last season and registered a further nine assists for Spurs. It remains to be seen if he would be open to moving to the MLS.

It was a disappointing domestic campaign for the north Londoners, who finished all the way down in 17th place. They did, however, atone for that by winning a trophy and qualifying for the Champions League.

Now under new management, Tottenham have already bolstered their attack this summer with the captures of Mohammed Kudus and Mathys Tel, the latter joining permanently after spending the second half of the 2024-25 campaign on loan at the club.

Further additions are expected before the transfer window shuts on 1 September, too, which could nudge Son further down the pecking order.

One player who won't be joining, though, is Morgan Gibbs-White: the Nottingham Forest star has signed a new three-year contract with the club following an approach from Spurs, who were thought to have triggered a release clause in the attacking midfielder's previous deal, only to be threatened with legal action. A move has since broken down.

Morgan Gibbs-White signs new Nottingham Forest contract after Spurs transfer fury

Morgan Gibbs-White had been wanted by Tottenham earlier this summer, but Spurs' bid of £60m drew fury from Nottingham Forest who accused the London club of an illegal approach

Morgan Gibbs-White has remarkably signed a new three-year contract with Nottingham Forest after being the subject of a £60million bid from Tottenham Hotspur.

Spurs thought they had triggered a release clause when they bid for Gibbs-White earlier this month, only for Forest to react furiously and consider legal action over what they saw as an illegal approach.

Forest felt that Spurs hadn't been granted permission to speak to the England midfielder, and felt that there had been a breach in confidentiality regarding the terms in his contract.

Spurs and new boss Thomas Frank had still hoped to proceed with the signing, but on Saturday evening Forest stunned fans by announcing that Gibbs-White had signed a new three-year deal.

The club said: "A central figure in Forest’s Premier League resurgence and a fan favourite at the City Ground, Gibbs-White has underlined his long-term commitment to the Club by agreeing to fresh terms.

"The deal underlines the ambition of Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis, whose vision for European success and sustained Premier League progress continues to shape the club's future."

Gibbs-White said: "I’ve felt at home at Forest from the moment I arrived. The support from the fans, my teammates, and everyone around the club has been unbelievable.

"I believe in what we're building here – and with the backing of Mr Marinakis and the enormous ambition he has, I want to be part of making something special. I’m excited for what’s to come."

Forest owner Marinakis, who posed with Gibbs-White in photos celebrating the new contract, said: "Morgan is a special player – not just in terms of talent, but character and mentality. He represents everything we want this football club to be: he is a winner, talented, ambitious, fearless, and proud.

“There was significant interest from various clubs, but we were determined to build our future with Morgan at the heart of it. I promised our fans we would not only compete, but grow stronger and stronger every season. Today is another big step in that journey."

Managing Tottenham as Morgan Gibbs-White decision made and Daniel Levy calls in £120m favours

Mirror Football takes on the role of Tottenham Hotspur transfer chief in order to save the Europa League winners' summer after a lacklustre start to the transfer window

While the other ‘Big Six’ Premier League clubs have burst out of the blocks in terms of their transfer activity this summer, Tottenham have been left in their dust. A Europa League final victory win in May salvaged an otherwise torrid campaign where Spurs finished down in 17th.

Despite Ange Postecoglou’s gamble to secure Champions League football paying off, the Australian head coach was sacked, paving the way for Brentford’s impressive Thomas Frank to come in and take the reins. Yet, the north Londoners have done little to capitalise on the allure of the Champions League so far in the window when it comes to bringing in top quality players.

The only big player Daniel Levy has brought in up to now is Mohammed Kudus, signed from West Ham earlier this month for £55million. Spurs had looked to follow that up with the £60m signing of Morgan Gibbs-White, but Nottingham Forest intervened, meaning the England international remains their player two weeks on.

The Lilywhites risk falling even further behind their rivals, who have all made big improvements to their squads. Yet, all hope is not lost. There are still quality players available on the market which Levy can pull some strings to orchestrate moves for.

Spurs don’t need to address their goalkeeping or defensive departments either as they possess enough depth, meaning they can instead focus on other crucial positions. Mirror Football now takes a look at three things Tottenham can do ahead of 2025/26 season getting underway next month.

End Gibbs-White pursuit

The Gibbs-White saga has now rumbled on for 15 days with little to show for it. News of Spurs’ pursuit of the midfielder came suddenly on July 10 when it was claimed that the move was at an advanced stage, with the player reportedly set for a medical the following day.

That didn’t come to fruition as Forest took issue with Spurs’ attempt to activate the player’s £60m release clause, with Forest accusing the club of an illegal approach as the release clause was meant to be confidential. Gibbs-White has since rejoined the Forest squad for pre-season, despite reportedly still wanting a move.

However, Spurs would do well to move past the messy and seemingly endless saga, which has already stalled their other activity over the past two weeks.

Aside from that, Gibbs-White is a player profile that, despite being a very exciting potential addition, Frank does not need. Occupying his favoured position already is James Maddison, who primarily operates as a creative, central-attacking midfielder, and was signed just two years ago for £40m.

Flog star for Bayern ace

Ahead of their tour of Asia this Sunday, The Telegraph reported that Spurs are still interested in signing Joao Palhinha from Bayern Munich. The report claims there is a strong chance they will be able to reach an agreement for the out-of-favour defensive midfielder.

But Spurs are keen to first offload one of their current players in that position to facilitate the move, which would mark the first time they have paid a transfer fee for an outfielder aged 30 or older in almost a decade. One player that could make way is Yves Bissouma, who's now entering the final year of his contract.

Palhinha established himself as one of the most consistent and combative players in the league during his two seasons with Fulham, bringing him to the attention of several big clubs, including Arsenal. The Portuguese has struggled with fitness issues since his £42m move to Bayern Munich last summer.

Levy already has a good relationship with Bayern after selling talisman Harry Kane to the German champions and following Mathys Tel’s recent move in the opposite direction. That could allow negotiations to unfold more speedily and successfully than the pursuit of Gibbs-White.

Son out - Galactico in

In addition to Palhinha, Spurs could look to splash further on £78m-rated Real Madrid winger Rodrygo. The Brazilian star, 24, has been linked with a Los Blancos exit in recent months following the arrival of new manager Xabi Alonso, which has left him unsure about his future.

Meanwhile, Spurs legend Son Heung-min's own future remains unclear after an offer came in from Los Angeles FC for the 33-year-old. Rodrygo could therefore be a younger direct replacement on the left flank.

Despite him mainly being linked with Arsenal and Liverpool until now, Tottenham are ready to join the race, according to Spanish outlet AS. The report claims Spurs may have to fend off competition for his signature, but also that Levy is hopeful of getting a discount on the forward, with no formal discussions taking place as of yet.

Levy may look to capitalise on the good relationship he has with Real to get the price below £78m, with the likes of Gareth Bale, Luka Modric and Rafael van der Vaart all transferring between the clubs in the past. And with Palhinha expected to cost less than the £42m paid for him last summer, Spurs could get £120m worth of talent for much less if their chairman can work some magic.

Tottenham considering £15m transfer bid for Son Heung-min - but he won't leave yet

Tottenham are considering offloading Son Heung-min this summer with interest from the MLS but the club cannot sell the striker before their pre-season tour unless they want to cop a financial punishment

Tottenham are weighing up a £15million offer for captain Son Heung-min with the South Korea star a target for LAFC - but no decision will be made before their pre-season tour in Asia.

The 33-year-old's decade-long stint in north London could yet be over with Tottenham open to selling the 33-year-old if they receive an offer between £15m and £20m. Any move to the MLS is still reliant on Son agreeing to move across the Atlantic.

Son will not be offloaded before the club head east for their pre-season plans. The Europa League winner face Newcastle in Seoul, South Korea on August 3. That comes after a clash with north London rivals Arsenal in Hong Kong.

Tottenham's presence in Asia is massively driven by the appetite to see Son, who is an icon in that part of the world. As a result Tottenham would lose up to 75 per cent of the revenue they would receive for playing if their South Korean star was absent, reports The Sun.

He is down as a "key player" in the contract for the touring Premier League side. If he were to travel with the squad but not play, then Spurs would still lose out on half of their fee.

Son has remained a talismanic figure at Tottenham under a number of different managers. Thomas Frank is now at the helm and appears open to the forward staying or going as he embarks on a rebuild. The ex-Brentford boss said: "Right now, I have a player who is fully committed and training well. If a player has been at a club a long time, then there will always be a decision for the club to take."

The South Korean, who won the Premier League's Golden Boot in 2022, endured his least productive season since arriving last term. He scored seven times and came up with nine assists across his 30 Premier League appearances.

Despite the team's dire showing domestically, Son was the man to lift the trophy as the club ended a 17-year wait for silverware. The forward hoisted the Europa League trophy aloft in Bilbao as Manchester United were beaten.

Last summer saw Dominic Solanke arrive, 12 months after Harry Kane's exit. This year Frank has looked to add even more firepower with Mohamed Kudus arriving from West Ham for £55m. Tottenham are also hoping to secure the services of Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest.

Sporting Director Jonathan Walters said: “Robert is a player we’ve followed closely for a while. He’s a hardworking, selfless striker with international experience and the quality to make a real impact here.

“We’re pleased to have moved decisively to bring him in ahead of several clubs, from top leagues, who were strongly interested in him.

“He’s intelligent, versatile and brings a real team-first mentality both in and out of possession.

“He represents the kind of character and work ethic we want in our team, and the type of player our supporters value and want to see wearing the shirt.”

“I'm very excited. It's a club where people's dreams come true. They win big prizes and what the clubs stands for really means a lot to me.

“It feels like I'm at home and this is a big factor in my choice to come here, because it's a family club, people are comfortable here and it's a good place for players to showcase their skills. I want to say thank you for the warm welcome. It's a different environment for me but it feels like home.

“I'm full of excitement and hunger to go out and help this club win. They won so much last year and I can see the ambition is to do better than last year and that is what you want to hear as a player. It keeps you improving year on year and that's what you need to be - the best version of yourself. So I'm very excited to be here, eager to get the games going and I'm enjoying every minute of it.

“I always try to make decisive actions - fast, dynamic plays and I always like good football, so I have always been a fan of watching Barcelona play from a young age, like most football fans. It's going to be a joy for me to play here and I'm going to enjoy every minute of it.”

Nottingham Forest's remarkable Morgan Gibbs-White tactic to block Tottenham transfer

Nottingham Forest have blocked Tottenham's attempts to sign Morgan Gibbs-White after accusing them of making an illegal approach for the England international.

Nottingham Forest are so unhappy with Tottenham's approach for Morgan Gibbs-White that they would rather sell him to a rival than let him join Spurs. Tottenham thought they were set to sign the England international after matching his £60million release clause earlier this month.

However, Forest reacted furiously and accused Spurs of making an illegal approach for Gibbs-White, writing a letter of complaint to both Tottenham and the Premier League. The deal has stalled as a result and Gibbs-White's future remains up in the air.

According to a new report from the Daily Mail, Forest would prefer to 'sell to him to a rival club' instead of Spurs. The report states that Forest were open to letting Gibbs-White leave as he was 'resisting' the club's attempts to get him to sign a new deal.

However, they have been left 'unhappy with how Spurs handled their approach' and it remains to be seen whether any other clubs will make a move for the 25-year-old. Manchester City were interested in Gibbs-White earlier this summer, but they ended up signing Rayan Cherki from Lyon instead.

A separate report from talkSPORT claims that Gibbs-White informed Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis that he would 'only leave the City Ground for a certain level of club' and the Greek businessman does not believe that Spurs are in that category.

The report adds that Tottenham could still resurrect the deal, but Gibbs-White did return to action for Forest in their pre-season friendly against Monaco on Saturday. He has not travelled with the squad for their pre-season tour of Portugal due to a "personal matter".

Forest, meanwhile, are among a host of clubs weighing up a move for James McAtee, who captained England to victory at the Under-21 Euros last month. West Ham, Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt are also said to be interested in the 22-year-old.

McAtee featured 27 times across all competitions for City last season but just nine of those were starts and, with his contract due to expire in 2026, manager Pep Guardiola has admitted the player is likely to leave the Etihad this summer.

"I didn't allow him to play minutes so I cannot ask anything from the players who don't play a lot of minutes," Guardiola said in April. "They could do better? No. Macca has this quality, the ability to create.

"He is there. The game worked better against Palace, you create chances. Macca close to the box is quite similar to Phil. They are there, a sense. It's difficult to train, to make that movement because the ball is coming. If he plays minutes he will score.

"For the age, I'd like him to stay. But I understand the players want more minutes. I would like him to stay, he's a player for the academy, he knows the patterns. He's a lovely person and trained really good. He can play different positions but I don't know how the squad will be and we will see."

Morgan Gibbs-White transfer: Tottenham issue remains after Nottingham Forest's response

Tottenham's pursuit of Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White has stalled with the player now featuring in pre-season and his club considering legal action despite his release clause being met

Tottenham's pursuit of Morgan Gibbs-White has slowed down after Nottingham Forest were left fuming by their approach for the player - who is continuing to play for them during pre-season.

It looked as if the north Londoners were going to get their man after matching the £60million release clause in his contract. Forest were frustrated that the confidential figure in his deal was met by Tottenham and reacted angrily, threatening legal action.

The progress of any potential deal has stalled and Gibbs-White played for Forest in their friendly against Monaco this weekend. He was due to be part of the Forest squad that went to Portugal for a pre-season camp this week, but did not travel at the start of the week for personal reasons, reports the Athletic.

Gibbs-White's team-mate Ola Aina recently said: “At the end of the day, we're all professionals - we've got a job to do and that's what Morgan is doing right now. He's keeping it professional."

Forest maintain they never gave Spurs permission to speak to Gibbs-White, who is thought to be keen on a move to north London. They are considering legal action regarding Tottenham’s interest and want to see whether a confidentiality agreement regarding his release clause has been breached.

Forest have already lost Antony Elanga, who moved to Newcastle for more than £50m, and will be loathed to lose another of their key attacking weapons in Gibbs-White. The club's impressive season was always going to see their top players attract attention from rivals.

The City Ground outfit do appear to be making moves should they lose Gibbs-White with Manchester City star James McAtee identified as a target. Several clubs are keen on the playmaker, who is valued at £35m, with Forest potentially advancing their interest in the days ahead, reports the Telegraph.

Tottenham meanwhile have already spent £55m to sign Mohamed Kudus from West Ham with new manager Thomas Frank wanting more forwards to arrive in the capital.

Spurs have also been linked ex-Fulham star Joao Palhinha. The 30-year-old Bayern Munich midfielder is available this summer, but the Premier League's side preference would be for a loan rather than a permanent move. Mathys Tel's loan move from Bayern Munich has also been made permanent.

Tottenham are in the market for new signings ahead of the 2025-26 season and have now been linked with a midfielder who was the subject of interest from Arsenal recently

Tottenham have become the latest club to be linked with Bayern Munich's Joao Palhinha, who is said to have been the subject of interest from Arsenal earlier in the summer.

Spurs are in the market for new additions to Thomas Frank's squad ahead of the new season, where they will return to the Champions League. And Palhinha, the Portugal international who was previously on the books of Fulham, has emerged as a target.

Palhinha, 30, only joined Bayern last summer after seeing a transfer to the German giants collapse in dramatic fashion on deadline day 12 months earlier.

But he is now being touted for a return to the Premier League and Tottenham are seemingly interested in acquiring the defensive midfielder as part of their summer plans.

Spurs are considering a move for Palhinha, who has struggled in Germany and isn't in Vincent Kompany's first-team plans. However, they would prefer a loan move, rather than a permanent one.

It remains to be seen if Tottenham's need for a new No.6 could open the door for talks over a deal for Palhinha, who signed a contract until 2028 with the German giants.

Links to Tottenham come just weeks after it was reported by Bild that Arsenal had considered signing the midfielder - who was a huge hit at Fulham before moving to the Bundesliga - as part of their attempts to revamp their squad.

The Gunners have since signed Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard after Jorginho and Thomas Partey left the club at the end of the season. But it's claimed that talks were held with Bayern over a possible move for Palhinha before the Club World Cup.

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Spurs are also expected to strengthen in other areas ahead of the new Premier League campaign, which kicks off next month.

They remain interested in Morgan Gibbs-White, though it remains to be seen if they will sign the attacking midfielder from Nottingham Forest.

Tottenham are also interested in the Crystal Palace defender, Marc Guehi, though they are likely to face competition from LIverpool for the England star's signature.

Guehi has now entered the final year of his contract at Selhurst Park, meaning that Palace would potentially risk losing him for free next summer should they resist any significant offers for the player's services in the coming weeks.

Liverpool are on the search for a new centre-back and have been targeting a young defender to replace Jarrell Quansah, who has joined Bayer Leverkusen, but are keen on England centre-back Marc Guehi if the price is right - but now Spurs are making their move

Liverpool will face competition from Tottenham if they decide to pursue a move for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. The Reds are expected to keep spending as Hugo Ekitike jets in for a medical on Tuesday to complete a £79m move from Eintracht Frankfurt.

And a defender could be next on the list with Palace defender Guehi admired at Anfield. But Spurs have now registered their interest and can also offer the England international Champions League football this season after their Europa League success.

Guehi, 25, has just one year left on his contract at Palace but it is not known if the defender wants to move on. Spurs tried to sign him in January but a late £70m bid was rejected by the Eagles.

Liverpool are monitoring the situation after selling Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen for £35m this summer. But they'll only move for Guehi if the price is right and that's less than the £50m it's been suggested the Eagles would take this summer for their captain.

Spurs might be more inclined to hit the £50m mark having struggled so much defensively last season when Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven struggled with injuries.

Liverpool are close to spending £300m with Ekitike coming in and another forward is also on the list if Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz both leave. They do not want to sell Diaz despite Bayern Munich preparing a second bid for the Colombia winger but are more open to do a deal for Nunez.

Ekitike, 23, is landing in Merseyside today the Reds will pay £69m initially with a further £10m due in add ons, with the added fees down to club and player performance across the length of his contract.

Liverpool are looking to agree a six-year contract with the player to keep him at Anfield until 2031. Those details are yet to be finalised but they will be once the France U21 international arrives on Merseyside.

Liverpool players and staff have headed for the Far East to continue their pre-season preparations with Hong Kong their first stop. But medical staff and sporting director Richard Hughes will remain at the club’s training ground to finalise Ekitike’s move.

The player will fly to Asia once the deal is complete to meet up with his new team-mates.

Newcastle pulled out of the race for Ekitike last week once the player informed them he had a preference to move to Liverpool. The Magpies had a £70m offer rejected but they were short on the add-ons which Frankfurt pushed for.

Tottenham get transfer boost as Nottingham Forest pick Morgan Gibbs-White replacement

Tottenham's move for Morgan Gibbs-White is currently on hold after Nottingham Forest accused them of making an "illegal approach", but they have now received a boost

Nottingham Forest are eyeing a move for Manchester City's James McAtee, with the 22-year-old a potential replacement for Morgan Gibbs-White. Forest are keen to strengthen their attack this summer, with Nuno Espirito Santo's side set to play in Europe for the first time in 29 years.

Forest finished seventh in the Premier League last season and qualified for the Europa League after FA Cup winners Crystal Palace were demoted to the Conference League due to UEFA's rules on multi-club ownership.

However, they have made just two first-team signings so far this summer, bringing in striker Igor Jesus and defender Jair Cunha from Botafogo, while winger Anthony Elanga has joined Newcastle for £55million.

And Gibbs-White could also be on the move, with Tottenham looking to bring the England international to north London. Spurs made a £60m bid for the midfielder which matched his release clause, but Forest have accused them of an "illegal approach" and the deal is currently on hold.

However, Forest appear to be lining up a replacement for Gibbs-White, with the Telegraph reporting that they are interested in McAtee. The report states that City value the playmaker at around £35m.

It is claimed that City are using the £42.5m sale of Cole Palmer to Chelsea in 2023 as their benchmark for McAtee with Forest facing competition from West Ham, Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt.

McAtee made 27 appearances for City last season, but just nine of those were starts and manager Pep Guardiola has conceded that he may have to leave in search of more regular first team action.

Speaking back in April, Guardiola said: "I didn't allow him to play minutes so I cannot ask anything from the players who don't play a lot of minutes. They could do better? No. Macca has this quality, the ability to create.

"He is there. The game worked better against Palace, you create chances. Macca close to the box is quite similar to Phil. They are there, a sense. It's difficult to train, to make that movement because the ball is coming. If he plays minutes he will score.

"For the age, I'd like him to stay. But I understand the players want more minutes. I would like him to stay, he's a player for the academy, he knows the patterns. He's a lovely person and trained really good. He can play different positions but I don't know how the squad will be and we will see."