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Tottenham captain Son Heung-min could be set to depart for Saudi Arabia, but only after participating in Spurs' pre-season tour to South Korea. The 32-year-old forward, who is considered a club legend after aiding Tottenham in securing their first trophy in 17 years, has just a year remaining on his current contract.

However, Saudi Pro League and other Middle Eastern clubs have shown significant interest in one of the Premier League's most prominent figures.

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Despite this, Son remains a colossal figure in his native country, being one of its most successful exports, and with Tottenham scheduled to play in South Korea this summer, it would require a substantial offer to convince Spurs to let him leave prior to their match against Arsenal in Hong Kong on July 31, followed by a crucial game against Newcastle in Seoul three days later.

Tottenham recognises the immense commercial value and interest that Son's participation in these games generates.

Despite losing his guaranteed starting position last season and the club choosing to extend his contract for another year, Son's future remains uncertain.

New head coach Thomas Frank is exploring new forward options, having made a move to sign Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo - who is also on Manchester United's radar - and Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo. They have also secured Mathys Tel on a permanent deal.

This has only increased the uncertainty surrounding Son's future, and this summer could see him make a move - but only at the right time and for the right price.

Son, who made the switch from Bayer Leverkusen to Spurs in 2015, has netted an impressive 173 goals in 454 appearances and is widely hailed as one of the club's standout performers in recent years.

Bryan Mbeumo is set to be on the move this summer, with both Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur interested. The 25-year-old winger had another impressive season with Brentford, scoring 20 goals and providing eight assists, leading to transfer links with some of the Bees' Premier League rivals.

United have been purusuing a move for Mbeumo as Ruben Amorim looks to strengthen his squad for the 2025/26 season following a disappointing 15th-place finish. However, their initial bid of up to £55million was turned down by Brentford, who value Mbeumo at £5m dearer. Despite the setback, United are believed to be preparing another offer for the Cameroon international, who has earned 22 caps for his country.

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The situation has been further complicated, though, by manager Thomas Frank's move to Tottenham. Frank, who spent seven successful years at Brentford, was appointed as Spurs' new boss earlier this month following the dismissal of Ange Postecoglou.

With Tottenham finishing even lower than United in 17th place (despite beating them in the Europa League final), Frank is also looking to bolster his attacking options ahead of competing in the Champions League. The Danish tactician is keen on a reunion with Mbeumo, and Spurs made their first offer last week – which was reportedly higher than what was offered by Manchester United. As the saga continues, Express Sport provides all the latest updates...

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Manchester United are reportedly still leading the chase for Mbeumo, despite Tottenham's keen interest. The MEN reports that Mbeumo favours a move to Old Trafford, although he hasn't ruled out the possibility of joining Spurs and reuniting with former boss Frank.

Spurs are said to be 'going hard' for Mbeumo, ready to tempt him with a lucrative salary, but United remain in pole position after their £62.5m investment in Matheus Cunha demonstrated the board's support for Amorim's squad revamp.

Amorim, who took over from Erik ten Hag in November, is believed to see Mbeumo as the ideal fit for his 3-4-2-1 formation, particularly to address the persistent issues on United's right flank, while he would also work hard to contribute defensively.

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Bryan Mbeumo speaks out on transfer links

In the midst of swirling transfer rumours, Mbeumo has acknowledged the attention his future is attracting. Initial discussions between Spurs and Brentford have taken place, with the prospect of playing under Frank again at Spurs adding an intriguing dimension to the negotiations.

Mbeumo opened up about the ongoing speculation in a conversation with Sky Sports, saying: "It (the transfer speculation) is a bit new for me I would say. I think it can be the life of a footballer and you need to accept it."

He added: "It's been my best season so far in the Premier League. And even collectively, I think we did play very good games. I think we've been unlucky to chase the Europe spot, but I think it's been a fantastic season."

Despite rumours that Mbeumo leans towards a move to United this summer, the player has remained tight-lipped on where he will end up.

Spurs eye a Plan B

Spurs have reportedly identified a secondary target if their bid to sign Mbeumo falls through, with discussions already underway with representatives of Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo. The winger made a name for himself in the 2024/25 season, notching up 11 goals and six assists in the English top flight.

The Lilywhites are also drawn to his adaptability, as he can operate on the wing or lead the line. However, Bournemouth are not likely to let the 25-year-old go cheap, slapping a hefty £60m price tag on him to reflect his vital role in the squad.

Tottenham are reportedly prepared to back new boss Thomas Frank in the transfer market, with another Premier League ace earmarked as a target alongside Bryan Mbeumo. Spurs are looking to bolster their squad ahead of the 2025/26 season, having secured Champions League qualification despite finishing 17th in the league table.

The north Londoners took their time over sacking Ange Postecoglou, but having ditched the Aussie in favour of Frank, Spurs have started to get active in the transfer window. A big-money pursuit for Mbeumo is set to continue, but alongside the 25-year-old attacker, Tottenham are also said to be eyeing up Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite.

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The Daily Mail report Spurs are weighing up a possible move for the Everton centre-back, who has commanded plenty of interest from across the league. Manchester United saw offers in the region of £50million rejected last summer, while Liverpool and Manchester City have both tracked his progress.

Unsurprisingly, David Moyes and Everton are desperate to keep hold of the young Englishman, who is said to be valued at around £70m. However, there is a growing feeling that Branthwaite believes he’s ready to make the step up to a Champions League-level club, something Spurs can now offer to prospective transfer targets.

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It comes ahead of a crucial year for the 22-year-old, given England will most likely be competing in next summer’s World Cup. Branthwaite hasn’t been selected in either of Thomas Tuchel’s squads so far, with the centre-half no doubt keen to make an impression.

Reports emerged shortly after Tuchel’s first England camp in March that Branthwaite had started to consider his options in order to increase his World Cup chances. Branthwaite was named in the squad for last year’s European Championship, but the left-footed defender didn’t feature once during England’s run to the final.

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There is a small hope that the arrival of the Friedkin Group at Everton will allow the Toffees to keep hold of their top talents, even if it’s just for one more season. Branthwaite has two years left on his deal with Everton, who could be tempted into a sale if the finances are too good to turn down.

Elsewhere, the Merseyside outfit have been linked with a surprise move for City right-back Kyle Walker. Meanwhile, alongside their Mbeumo pursuit, Spurs made the signing of Bayern Munich youngster Mathys Tel permanent over the weekend.

Tottenham could boost their chances of keeping Cristian Romero at the club by raiding Manchester United this summer. The Argentine has been linked with a move away from north London in the wake of Ange Postecoglou losing his job. After the news was confirmed, the defender posted an emotional statement on social media in which he appeared to aim a thinly-veiled dig at Tottenham's hierarchy.

Romero wrote: "You’re a fantastic coach, but above all, a great person who deserves the best. From day one you paved the way despite the many obstacles that always existed and always will exist. Beyond everything, we won a trophy and went down in the history of this beautiful club, which is the only thing that matters. I wish you the best because you deserve the best."

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Atletico Madrid had already been linked with a move for Romero before Postecoglou was relieved of his duties. It remains to be seen if Tottenham's managerial change will exacerbate the situation, with the 27-year-old's future still very much undecided.

Romero is keen on the idea of moving to Spain but Tottenham are still hoping to negotiate a contract extension, according to TBR Football. However, the report adds that convincing him to sign will be 'tricky' because he has his 'heart set' on leaving the club.

There is still time for Tottenham to appease Romero by securing a move for one of his international team-mates. They have been credited with an interest in Alejandro Garnacho, who is expected to leave Old Trafford before the start of next season.

The pair are known to be close, with Garnacho paying Romero the ultimate compliment after United were beaten by Tottenham in last month's Europa League final.

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Speaking afterwards, the Red Devils winger said: "We know Cuti [Romero]. He’s the best centre-back in the world. He deserves it, so congratulations to him."

Tottenham moving for Garnacho would provide Romero with a familiar face, which could tempt him into staying at the club. Garnacho, meanwhile, is reportedly keen on staying in the Premier League which suggests it could be a real possibility.

For now, though, the north Londoners will continue to sweat over Romero with Atletico Madrid still believed to be circling.

When quizzed on his future after the Europa League final, he said: "I can’t stop what is said outside about what will become of my future. I always give everything for this club, and I give my all to this shirt.

"I came with the mentality of winning, of making history. I wanted to leave my name engraved in Tottenham."

Manchester United ignored Ruben Amorim when identifying the club's next summer transfer target after Bryan Mbeumo, according to reports. The Red Devils are expected to prioritise a new striker once they finally seal a deal with Brentford for Mbeumo - if Tottenham Hotspur aren't successful in their Thomas Frank-fuelled hijack.

INEOS and Amorim had identified Ipswich Town's Liam Delap as their top target before he snubbed an Old Trafford switch and joined Chelsea for £30million. A reunion with Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres was reportedly next on the United head coach's wish list, but the Swede is said to have joined Delap in rejecting the interest.

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According to GIVEMESPORT, United have held initial talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over the potential signing of Hugo Ekitike.

However, it's claimed that club figures are weighing up whether to advance their interest amid concerns about Frankfurt's hefty financial demands.

The Bundesliga reportedly value Ekitike in the region of £85m, which would represent a serious risk of the 22-year-old becoming United's latest expensive mistake.

Amorim is attempting to replace a prime example in Rasmus Hojlund, who has struggled to make progress since his £72m arrival from Atalanta in 2023.

The report adds that, with Hojlund's ineffectiveness in mind, Amorim had been determined to recruit a proven goalscorer capable of making an instant impact.

But Old Trafford decision brokers are said to have ignored the Portuguese tactician's demands by entering talks for Ekitike despite the France Under-21 international not matching their initial target profile.

He is coming off the back of a career-best season, plundering 22 goals and adding a further 12 assists in 48 appearances for Frankfurt.

Ekitike endured a horror previous campaign, managing just four goals and two assists in 17 games, having been exiled at Paris Saint-Germain before sealing a switch to Germany in January 2024.

And the former Reims striker notched up just four in 32 games in the season prior, so his track record doesn't match that of Gyokeres or wantaway Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.

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GIVEMESPORT claim that, despite entering talks over his signature, United chiefs share reservations about whether Ekitike represents good value for money.

The Red Devils have identified Gyokeres and Osimhen as options who do match Amorim's desire for a proven goalscorer and remain on the shortlist.

Regardless of United's top striker target, they will have to offload players before sanctioning any further signings after a potential Mbeumo deal.

Alejandro Garnacho, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Antony are among the players in the shop window.

Manchester United will submit a fresh bid to sign Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo amid pressure from Tottenham Hotspur, according to reports. The rival interest from Mbeumo's former head coach, Thomas Frank, has not deterred the Red Devils, who want to seal an agreement with Brentford over a summer switch.

United were the clear favourites to sign the 25-year-old after he reportedly chose a move to Old Trafford over Arsenal, Newcastle United and Spurs. But Frank's arrival in North London, replacing Ange Postecoglou, is said to have sparked fresh efforts to convince him to remain in the capital.

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It's claimed Mbeumo is intrigued by the prospect of joining Frank at Spurs, who have held initial talks with Brentford over a hijack.

However, according to Sky Sports, Mbeumo is still leaning towards a move to United despite the recent developments.

And the M16 giants are reportedly expected to return to the negotiation table with a second official offer after further discussions with Brentford.

The Bees rejected United's opening approach of £45million plus £5m in add-ons, demanding a guaranteed £60m.

Whether chief executive Omar Berrada will sanction another fee that high remains to be seen amid his efforts to buck the trend of United overpaying for signings.

But the 20-time Premier League champions look set to try again as they fend off the threat posed by Frank and Tottenham.

United have made the most expensive transfer of the summer window so far, splashing £62.5m to sign Matheus Cunha from Wolves.

That deal will soon be dwarfed by the eye-watering £116m agreement that is set to see Florian Wirtz leave Bayer Leverkusen for Liverpool.

After a record-low 15th-place Premier League finish last season and a gut-wrenching defeat to Tottenham in the Europa League final, there is no European football on offer at Old Trafford next term.

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It has hit United hard financially, and any further signings beyond the potential swoop for Mbeumo rely on player sales.

Sky Sports add that should the Cameroon international join, Ruben Amorim's focus will turn towards a new striker.

But a lack of Champions League football has already seen Liam Delap reject United for Chelsea, while Viktor Gyokeres and Victor Osimhen also reportedly want to play in Europe's elite competition.

Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike has been increasingly linked with the Red Devils in recent days, but Chelsea and Liverpool are also believed to be in the frame.

Tottenham forward Manor Solomon is stuck in Israel with his new wife after flying out to get married, according to reports. The winger, who spent last season helping Leeds United secure promotion to the Premier League, tied the knot with his partner Dana Voshina on Thursday. It came six days after Solomon played for Israel in their World Cup qualifying victory over Estonia.

The happy couple, who have been together since 2018, shared a number of pictures on social media to commemorate their special day. They were all smiles as they exchanged their wedding vows before throwing a lavish party with family and friends. However, their dream trip has turned into a nightmare following the outbreak of war between Israel and Iran.

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The two countries have exchanged fire over the last few days, with each nation facing missile attacks from the other. The rapid escalation has led to flights out of the danger zone being suspended until at least the end of June.

Solomon and his new wife remain stranded in the country, according to The Sun, with tens of thousands of Brits also stuck in the region.

It comes three years after Solomon had to be evacuated out of Ukraine by the Israeli government. He was playing for Shakhtar Donetsk when Russia launched their invasion and was loaned to Fulham shortly afterwards.

Solomon is not the only footballer to have been caught up in the conflict between Israel and Iran. Mehdi Taremi, the Inter Milan striker, recently got stuck in Tehran after returning to Iran for international duty.

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After the World Cup qualifiers, he was due to fly to Los Angeles to link up with his team-mates for the Club World Cup. However, repeated missile attacks on Iranian military and nuclear targets saw the country's airspace shut down.

Solomon will be hoping for flights to resume so that he can return to England and get ready for pre-season. He is back with Tottenham after returning from his loan spell at Leeds, where he scored 10 league goals.

He has been linked with a potential return to Elland Road ahead of the new campaign, with Daniel Farke eager to sign him. However, his future will ultimately depend on whether Tottenham's new manager Thomas Frank wants to keep him around.

Solomon has only made six competitive appearances for the north Londoners since joining from Shakhtar Donetsk in the summer of 2023.

Gareth Bale is reportedly being lined up to lead a US-based private equity group’s potential takeover of League One club Plymouth Argyle. The five-time Champions League winner retired from playing following the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and has thus far resisted the temptation to remain involved in professional football.

However, he appeared as a pundit for TNT Sports at the Europa League final between his former side, Tottenham and Manchester United in Bilbao. He now appears on the brink of becoming a major investor in Plymouth, who were relegated from the Championship after finishing 23rd last season. That's despite him having no historical ties with the club.

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According to The Telegraph, talks have begun between the club and the investment group partnering with Bale, 35. The consortium is said to be keen to bid for full control at Home Park, with the Wales and Real Madrid icon set to be the face of any takeover.

Argyle chairman Simon Hallett, who became a majority shareholder in 2018, has been publicly courting fresh investment in the club for the past 12 months. Last month, however, he was dealt a blow after an agreed-upon deal to sell a stake in the club to new investors fell through.

The club were hit by further turbulence when head coach Miron Muslic, who replaced Wayne Rooney midway through the season, left to join German side Schalke. Hallett last week confirmed the appointment of former Watford boss Tom Cleverley as his replacement.

Hallett, 69, has previously vowed that he and the club’s existing shareholders, Argyle Green and the Holliday family, would match the level of funding they were proposing with new investors for this season. During his tenure, the club redeveloped the Mayflower Grandstand and is currently funding the development of new academy facilities.

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Bale's final club stint came in America, playing 12 games for Los Angeles FC and scoring in their dramatic MLS Cup final win over Philadelphia. His exact role in the takeover has not yet been outlined, but the development follows a growing trend of high-profile figures investing in EFL clubs.

In April, Bale's former Real team-mate Luke Modric finalised a purchase of a minority stake in Swansea City. That followed NFL icon Tom Brady becoming a co-owner at Birmingham City, while Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have overseen three successive promotions since taking over at Wrexham.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca confirmed that he "for sure" wants to sign a new winger this summer, having paid £5million to terminate a clause that would have seen the club buy Jadon Sancho after his loan from Manchester United. Sancho's stint with the Blues was marred by mixed form during the 2024-25 season, drawing frustration from supporters.

He hit the back of the net five times, his last goal sealing victory in the UEFA Conference League final against Real Betis, yet he had just four assists—figures that left the Chelsea hierarchy underwhelmed. With United gaffer Ruben Amorim ruling out a spot for Sancho in his upcoming squad, the forward's prospects remain unclear.

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Desperate for alternatives in the wing to compete with Noni Madueke, Pedro Neto, and Tyrique George, Chelsea are in search of a new signing to help Maresca moving forward.

In the build-up to their Club World Cup curtain-raiser against LAFC on Monday, Maresca said: "Jadon is not with us, so for sure that is a position that probably we need to do something.

"Also, because as you already know, Misha [Mykhaylo Mudryk] is not with us. So in this moment we have Noni, Pedro and Ty as proper wingers.

"So, for sure, something is going to happen. We said many times, when the transfer window is open, anything can happen - to bring players or to sell players. We will see."

Chelsea have snapped up Ipswich striker Liam Delap for a cool £30m, but their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Gittens hit a snag after a hefty £42m offer was knocked back last week, thwarting their plans to showcase him before the Club World Cup in the USA.

The Stamford Bridge outfit is now left pondering whether to table another bid for out-of-favour Gittens, who has only started nine matches since Niko Kovac took the reins in early February.

In another transfer setback, Chelsea's attempt to secure AC Milan's shot-stopper Mike Maignan fell through when their £15m bid failed to meet the Italian club's £21m valuation.

Addressing the goalkeeping conundrum, Maresca clarified: "The keeper situation is simple, Robert [Sanchez] is No.1, Filip [Jorgensen] is No.2, and we will analyse and judge [Mike] Penders. Maignan and different players at other clubs - I don't think it is worth talking about them."

Tottenham reportedly rushed through a permanent deal for Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel due to the ongoing transfer situation around Bryan Mbeumo. Spurs have triggered the option to sign Tel, who arrived on a loan deal in January, although they have managed to lower the previously agreed fee.

The club was initially obligated to pay £45million to make the 20-year-old's temporary move permanent. However, with Spurs having already forked out £8.5m for the loan fee, all parties have now agreed on an additional £30m instead. Due to add-ons, the figure could still rise a further £4.3m.

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According to The i Paper, the club’s decision to accelerate a move came after Mbeumo indicated he still intended to finalise a move to Manchester United. Brentford have already rejected an offer potentially worth £65m from the Old Trafford club, with talks between the two clubs continuing.

News of United’s interest ignited while Thomas Frank was still in charge of the Bees. He’s since succeeded Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham, fuelling speculation that his former player would now follow him across London.

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Spurs are said to have made enquiries for the 25-year-old winger, who scored 20 times under Frank last season. However, Mbeumo has seemingly told them that Manchester remains his preferred destination.

Whether Sir Jim Ratcliffe is prepared to sanction an increased offer remains to be seen. In the meantime, Daniel Levy and co have ‘accelerated’ their deal for Tel, who has signed a contract until 2031 when his current loan ends on June 30.

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That’s despite him scoring just three times for the club since his switch from Bayern. He was also left on the bench by Postecoglou for the duration of the 1-0 Europa League final win over Manchester United.

However, the French under-21 international remains a highly rated prospect. He made appearances for Bayern after joining from Rennes in July 2022, scoring 16 times and helping the club to the 2022/23 domestic league title.