Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham) could face a significant turning point this summer. Saudi Arabia is once again enticing Son Heung-min with 'oil money.'

On the 18th (Korea time), Graham Bailey, a reporter from TBR Football, explained, 'I heard that Son Heung-min could stay at Tottenham next season. However, this depends on who the new manager is.' He further stated that 'the reason there has not yet been specific transfer speculation about Son Heung-min from abroad is also because of this.' The current Tottenham manager, Ange Postecoglou, is facing dismissal, which means Son Heung-min's future could change depending on his successor.

In January, Tottenham activated only a one-year extension option instead of a multi-year re-signing, extending Son Heung-min's contract until the summer of 2027. This reflects the club's strategy of observing Son Heung-min's performance before negotiating under favorable conditions. This is evidence that the club's plans for Son Heung-min are still unclear.

In this situation, a Saudi Pro League team is persistently sending a love call to Son Heung-min.

Bailey mentioned, 'The Saudi Pro League is in continuous contact with Son Heung-min's side.'

Son Heung-min also received interest from Saudi Arabia last summer.

According to U.S. CBS Sports, at that time, Al Ittihad offered a transfer fee of $65 million (about 90.8 billion won) and a four-year contract worth €120 million (about 187.6 billion won) for Son Heung-min.

However, Son Heung-min declined this offer. He said, 'Money is important, but football is more important,' and decided to continue his challenge in the Premier League. He previously expressed, 'It is my dream to leave Tottenham after winning a title.'

But this summer, the atmosphere is quite different. His position in the team has become uncertain, and the possibility of a managerial change is high. If Son Heung-min achieves the trophy he wanted at Tottenham, it could strengthen the momentum for a transfer.

Tottenham will clash with Manchester United in the final of the 2024-2025 UEFA Europa League at Estadio San Mamés in Bilbao, Spain, on the 22nd. The possibility of Son Heung-min participating has opened up as he has recovered from a foot injury, but his starting status remains uncertain. He has recently gained match fitness by playing about 30 minutes against Crystal Palace and 72 minutes against Aston Villa in the English Premier League.

'The Athletic' assessed that 'Son Heung-min showed energy in the first half against Aston Villa, but his overall performance for the season has been disappointing,' predicting that 2004-born winger Wilson Odobert will start.

Son Heung-min currently has no time to concern himself with transfer rumors. His only focus is on lifting the winning trophy in the Europa League final. He is challenging for his first career trophy.

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