Son Heung-min's (Tottenham) future remains uncertain. Even after the thrilling achievement of winning the Europa League, his name is still mentioned in the midst of the transfer market.
The interest from Saudi Arabian clubs shows no signs of waning.
TalkSPORT reported on the 30th (Korean time) that "Saudi Arabian Pro League teams are still eager to acquire Son Heung-min. This is not merely a matter of strengthening the squad but a strategic approach for broadcasting rights sales and securing global viewers."
They added that "changing Son Heung-min's mind, who wishes to stay at Tottenham, is the biggest task for the Saudi Arabian side."
The next day, on the 29th, The Sun reported that "Tottenham could consider transferring Son Heung-min if a substantial offer arrives," conveying Tottenham's position.
Spurs Web excluded Son Heung-min from their projected best 11 roster for the 2025-2026 season.
In the projected lineup, Eberechi Eze (Crystal Palace) has taken Son Heung-min's place. Spurs Web evaluated that "Tottenham has been monitoring Eze for a long time. If the transfer goes through, he is a resource that can naturally succeed Son Heung-min's role."
The expected formation is structured as 4-2-3-1. Guglielmo Vicario guards the goal with the defense consisting of Destiny Udogie, Mickey van de Ven, Marc Guéhi (Crystal Palace), and Pedro Porro. The midfield is composed of Rodrigo Bentancur and Joan García (Real Betis), while Eze, James Maddison, and Dejan Kulusevski occupy the second line, with Dominic Solanke positioned at the forefront.
This season, Son Heung-min recorded 11 goals and 12 assists in 46 matches, playing a significant role in Tottenham's UEFA Europa League victory. However, in the Premier League, the team remained 17th with a record of 11 wins, 5 draws, and 22 losses, accumulating 38 points, leaving them with a disastrous performance, which has intensified discussions about his future.
Consequently, the movements from the Saudi side are gradually intensifying. Saada News reported on the 31st that "Al Ittihad and Al Nassr are prioritizing the acquisition of Son Heung-min," indicating the possibility of a major signing.
However, the possibility of Son Heung-min staying cannot be completely ruled out. Football Insider's Pete O'Rourke noted that "there is a belief within Tottenham that Son Heung-min's extensive experience will be a crucial asset in the challenge for the UEFA Champions League next season," and added, "He is currently recovering from injury and is likely to return as a key player with the start of the season."
Son Heung-min is under contract with Tottenham until 2026, and last January, his contract was automatically extended through an option. Tottenham recognizes that Son Heung-min is a psychological pillar and symbolic figure of the team, but they are also meticulously considering his age, wage burden, and transfer market value.
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