Could Tottenham give up its tour in Korea? The future of captain Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham) is also at the center of that decision.

According to the British 'The Irish Sun,' Tottenham is considering transferring Son Heung-min based on interest from Saudi Arabian clubs. With one year left on his contract, this is the ideal time for the club to aim for a last cash-out.

On May 22, Son Heung-min lifted his first trophy after ten years in North London by defeating Manchester United 1-0 in the Europa League final at San Mamés in Bilbao, Spain. He held the coveted trophy but has been struggling with aging concerns and injuries.

According to the British 'The Irish Sun,' Tottenham is considering transferring Son Heung-min based on interest from Saudi Arabian clubs. With one year left on his contract, this is the ideal time for the club to aim for a last cash-out. John Wenham, the operator of the Tottenham-focused podcast 'Lilywhite Rose,' presented a completely different perspective.

Wenham noted, 'Son Heung-min's performance has declined rapidly over the past 18 months, but he is still a player who can play a decisive role in big matches,' adding, 'Personally, I would choose to exclude Son Heung-min from the starting lineup and utilize him as a rotation member.'

He continued, 'Of course, Tottenham could transfer Son Heung-min to Saudi Arabia and receive a large transfer fee. However, at the same time, the revenue from jersey sales, ticket sales, and exposure in Korea that the club earns through Son Heung-min is also substantial,' raising questions about the club's attempts to sell him.

In fact, Tottenham has reportedly made considerable revenue from several tours to Korea. Moreover, they are also preparing for a tour this summer. However, the popularity of Tottenham in Asia, including Korea, has been driven by Son Heung-min, and the situation is bound to change without him.

Pointing out these realistic issues, Wenham stated, 'Considering these losses, the club needs to ponder whether the offers ranging from £50 million to £60 million (approximately 93.2 billion to 111.9 billion won) presented by Saudi Arabia for Son Heung-min are indeed significant.'

Wenham also remarked to fans who believe Son Heung-min should be sold, 'Son Heung-min has a greater value to Tottenham than we might realize. Fans might not fully appreciate that commercial value,' adding, 'Finding a player with the same commercial value and skill set as Son Heung-min is not an easy task.'

Wenham pointed out, 'Jack Grealish is mentioned as a possible replacement for Son Heung-min. While he can play the same position, he is not at a level to replace the current Tottenham captain in terms of performance. It is also difficult to expect the same commercial impact as Son Heung-min. If Tottenham makes new investments, it would be better to identify young and potentially valuable resources.'

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