Unfortunately, it was nothing more than an unfounded rumor. There is news that Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham Hotspur) cannot reunite with Harry Kane (32, Bayern Munich).
The British media 'Sports Witness' reported on the 5th (Korean time) that "Bayern has no interest in Tottenham captain Son Heung-min. His transfer rumor is completely fabricated. Reporter Christian Falk recently dismissed the transfer speculation."
The media reported that "Son Heung-min has been viewed as a potential substitute for Thomas Müller, who will conclude his tie with Bayern this year. Bayern announced that he will leave at the end of this season. Concerns are also raised about the futures of players like Leroy Sané and Serge Gnabry. For this reason, Son Heung-min was connected with Bayern's consolidation."
Son Heung-min was recently mentioned as a replacement for the uncertain Sané at Bayern. Earlier, German 'TZ' reported that "Sané's replacement? Bayern has supposedly found an 'ideal candidate.' According to reports from Spain, Bayern is considering acquiring Son Heung-min."
The media cited Spanish 'Todo Fichajes' saying, "Son Heung-min appears to be on Bayern's list of interests. This is a measure in case Sané leaves the club in the summer," noting that "the officials at the Sabener Straße (Bayern's training ground) are evaluating the possibility of bringing Tottenham's attacking star Son Heung-min to Munich."
Furthermore, TZ added that "Son Heung-min is regarded as an 'ideal candidate' for Bayern's attacking lineup. His versatility, finishing ability, and rich experience make him a very attractive option for Bayern, 'Germany's most successful club.'"
This is not the first time Son Heung-min has been linked with Bayern. He has been connected to Bayern since the end of last year. The starting point was a remark by his 'soul partner' Kane. At the time, Kane chose Son Heung-min as a player he wanted to bring to Bayern, stating that, "The relationship with Son Heung-min is really good. We had a great partnership at Tottenham, and we became good friends off the pitch. I think we could do quite well together in the Bundesliga."
During their time at Tottenham, Son Heung-min and Kane were the Premier League's (PL) best attack duo. They combined for a staggering 47 goals in the league, surpassing the previous record held by Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba (36 goals). The goal tally showed Son Heung-min with 24 goals and 23 assists, while Kane had 23 goals and 24 assists, making it an even split. Altogether, they had 54 goals in all competitions.
This has raised expectations in Germany as well. At the time, TZ noted that "Kane and Son Heung-min played nearly 300 matches together over eight years, scoring numerous goals. The two were perfectly harmonious both on and off the pitch," adding that "Kane's thoughts are not so far-fetched. Son Heung-min was also linked with Bayern a few years ago."
'Todo Fichajes' claimed last month that Bayern and Son Heung-min were considering each other. The media reported that "Son Heung-min is seriously considering a transfer to Bayern, and Bayern is also planning to strengthen its attack by acquiring him," stating that "Bayern evaluates Son Heung-min as a player that 'perfectly fits' the team's tactical philosophy."
In fact, Bayern had their eye on Son Heung-min four years ago as well. TZ revealed that "It is not the first time Bayern has shown interest in Son Heung-min. Bayern's directors have been paying attention to him, an all-around attacker, since spring 2021."
However, this was rendered moot when Son Heung-min signed a 4+1 year contract renewal with Tottenham. The media explained that "At that time, the renewal with Tottenham and the high transfer fee led to failure. Bayern would have had to offer 85 million euros (about 136.2 billion won) to acquire Son Heung-min."
Now, Bayern is once again toying with the idea of acquiring Son Heung-min after four years. Todo Fichajes explained that "Official negotiations have not yet begun. However, Bayern's sporting directors are closely monitoring Son Heung-min's contract situation and assessing the financial viability of his acquisition. The final decision will depend on Sané's future and the conditions Tottenham imposes on the transfer of Son Heung-min."
However, it does not seem likely that Son Heung-min will wear the Bayern uniform. At least for this summer, the possibility approaches zero. He recently stated, "Of course, I miss Kane. We still keep in touch," adding, "Kane is a fantastic player. I hope to play together again someday, even in a charity match," but it has become impossible.
For now, it seems that Sané is dramatically poised to stay at Bayern. He has expressed his desire to remain at Bayern, even if it means a pay cut this season. Moreover, he appears to have charmed the Bayern board with his recent good performances. According to Reporter Falk, Sané is likely to consider a significant pay cut in order to sign a three-year contract with Bayern.
Above all, Bayern has no intention of acquiring another high-salary player like Son Heung-min. When asked if the transfer rumors about Son Heung-min were true, Reporter Falk stated, "No, they are not. I want to know if we have ever given the truth to 'Fichajes.' This rumor is completely fabricated," insisting that "Bayern cannot afford (Son Heung-min's salary). Bayern does not want to take him on."
In conclusion, Son Heung-min's transfer to Bayern is practically ruled out. For Son Heung-min, it seems crucial to either stay with Tottenham for another year, continuing his 11-year partnership, or to look for another team that can afford his price tag. This is expected to be an important turning point for both Son Heung-min and Tottenham.
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