Tottenham may sell Son Heung-min for £100 million as Saudi clubs express interest

Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham Hotspur)'s agent has reportedly had conversations with clubs in Saudi Arabia recently.

Former Tottenham scout Brian King claimed on the 7th (Korea time) through Tottenham News, which covers Tottenham news, "Son Heung-min may leave the team. Tottenham can secure a transfer fee similar to the amount they received when they transferred Harry Kane to Bayern Munich (£100 million, 183.8 billion won)."

European football transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano also noted that his next destination could be Saudi Arabia. That same day on the podcast of global sports media "DAZN," he stated, "Son Heung-min's agent has developed a good relationship with Saudi clubs. There have been discussions in the past few weeks, and Saudi clubs have shown interest in Son Heung-min."

However, he added, "There have been no official negotiations or proposals with Tottenham yet. Negotiations remain in the early stages."

Romano further added his opinion that "If the new manager deems Son Heung-min to be an essential player, Tottenham will retain him," suggesting that the new manager's appointment could influence Son's future.

Tottenham officially announced the dismissal of manager Postecoglou on the 6th. It was reported that Chairman Daniel Levy made the decision personally. "The Telegraph" reported, "The manager was dismissed just a few weeks after winning the Europa League. Chairman Levy decided to dismiss the manager following his return from vacation and shared the news internally within the club."

Manager Postecoglou created a sensation by placing Tottenham at the top of the Premier League early last season. However, due to monotonous tactics and excessive management, the team fell into a sharp decline in the latter half of the season. The same has happened this season. He finished with 11 wins, 5 draws, and 22 losses in 38 Premier League matches, accumulating only 38 points. This marks the lowest ranking in the club's history and ties the record for the most losses.

Despite this, manager Postecoglou expressed confidence by saying, "I always win in my second year." He managed to defeat Manchester United 1-0 last month and lift the Europa League trophy. Although he struggled in the Premier League, he secured a trophy in European competition. Son Heung-min also embraced his first trophy since his debut.

Son Heung-min's contract runs until June 2026. This summer's transfer window is considered the last opportunity for Tottenham to secure a transfer fee. The BBC also projected that "Tottenham could sell Son Heung-min if a significant offer comes in." The Sun analyzed that "Tottenham does not want to let Son Heung-min go, but they will consider it if a huge offer arrives."

The British telecommunications giant "PA Media" supported Romano's claims. The outlet reported, "Saudi Pro League clubs, which showed interest in Son Heung-min two years ago, are reaching out again. Al Nassr, Al Ittihad, and Al Hilal are among the candidates."

The Saudi Arabian league's summer transfer window opens on July 20.

Son Heung-min has previously stated about the rumors of a transfer to Saudi Arabia, "As the captain of the South Korean national team, there is still more to achieve in the Premier League." At that time, his goal was to win. This season, he ultimately realized that dream.

Now, Son Heung-min's future seems to depend on a hefty offer and the choice of the new manager.

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