The possibility of a contract renewal discussion for 19-year-old midfielder Lukas Veribal from Sweden, who has been active since his debut season with Tottenham, is slowly emerging.

British media 'HITC' reported on the 9th (Korea time), citing Swedish 'Fotboll Direkt,' that "the promising 19-year-old Veribal, who has made an astounding impact since his debut season and emerged as the hope of the team, is expected to receive a new contract offer from Tottenham."

Veribal officially transferred from Yurgodens (Sweden) to Tottenham last January. The transfer fee was £8.5 million (about 16.1 billion won), and his contract, which includes options, runs until the summer of 2029.

In fact, Veribal, who joined Tottenham this July before the start of the season, immediately seized opportunities under manager Ange Postecoglou. Starting from the first round as a substitute, Veribal effectively became a starter in the second half due to the numerous injuries among the first-team players.

Veribal participated in a total of 40 matches this season, including 24 league games, scoring 1 goal and providing 4 assists. He has started in 21 matches total, including 10 league games.

Recognized as a cost-effective signing, Veribal's performance has been impressive, garnering positive attention from Tottenham. While they were aware of his potential, they did not expect him to step up as a regular from his first season.

According to Swedish media, Tottenham is preparing a new contract for Veribal. They believe his performance has surpassed his current salary value of approximately £1.72 million (about 3.3 billion won), a strategy aimed at blocking interest from other clubs.

Although Veribal seized opportunities amid the injuries of his teammates, Tottenham sees that he has proven his worth. They also claimed that Veribal is now in a position to demand better conditions from Tottenham.

Veribal is likely to strengthen his position next season, as Yves Bissouma is expected to transfer this summer. British 'Give Me Sport' also reported that Bissouma has already attracted interest from several Premier League clubs, including Crystal Palace.

Bissouma has played in 36 matches this season, including 23 league games, but gradually lost his presence due to injuries and inconsistent performance. If Bissouma leaves, Veribal is likely to naturally fill that void.

With the possibility of Veribal's contract renewal rising, curiosity about the future of team ace and captain Son Heung-min is also growing. Although the club activated a one-year extension option, Son's contract ends next summer.

Considering Son Heung-min's contributions to Tottenham, a long-term contract seems warranted. However, Tottenham is not rushing. They intend to observe Son, who is entering his mid-30s, before making a decision.

Despite the injuries that have afflicted the entire team this season, Son has firmly maintained his position. While there are evaluations that his form has somewhat declined compared to his prime, he has recorded 11 goals and 12 assists in 42 matches, including 28 league games with 7 goals and 10 assists.

Alongside the news of 19-year-old rookie Veribal, Tottenham fans are curious about the contract extension for Son Heung-min. As summer approaches, interest is growing in Son's future as his contract expiration is less than a year away.

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