The transfer market surrounding Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham Hotspur) is officially shaking. The previously limited interest has become increasingly complex as clubs from Turkey have joined Saudi Arabia in the mix. Observations regarding the possibility of a transfer are rapidly rising.

Turkish media outlet Fanatik reported on the 14th (Korean time) that "Fenerbahce has proposed an annual salary of €12 million (about 18.9 billion won) to acquire Son Heung-min this summer." The possibility of Son Heung-min moving to Turkey has been surfacing since last year. At that time, Galatasaray showed initial interest, but negotiations fell through early when Tottenham utilized a one-year extension option. However, Galatasaray is still pushing for the acquisition of Son Heung-min, and it is reported that a designated official is responsible for the related negotiations.

Alongside this, the active movements of Saudi Arabian clubs are gradually becoming concrete. In particular, Al Hilal is reported to have prioritized Son Heung-min as a key target and has begun formal negotiations. According to Football London, Al Hilal is in the process of acquiring Son Heung-min, offering remarkable terms amounting to €30 million (47.3 billion won) annually.

Al Hilal recently appointed Simone Inzaghi, who left Inter Milan, marking the beginning of a major team restructuring. In an effort to bolster their attack, they have placed elite European attacking talents such as Darwin Núñez, Luis Díaz (both from Liverpool), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), and Jadon Sancho (Manchester United) on their list of candidates, with Son Heung-min also included at the forefront.

Alasdair Gold from Football London is weighing the possibility of Son Heung-min's transfer. He noted, "The newly appointed manager Thomas Frank of Tottenham must prioritize resolving the future of Son Heung-min and Cristian Romero as one of his first tasks." He also analyzed that "After a long wait, Son Heung-min lifted the trophy at Tottenham, and this summer might be the most appropriate time to wrap up his North London living arrangement."

Local media in Saudi Arabia are also focusing on transfer rumors surrounding Son Heung-min daily. Salati reported that "Several Saudi clubs are in contact with Son Heung-min’s side, and Tottenham sees this summer transfer market as their last opportunity to secure an appropriate transfer fee." Currently, the transfer fee is estimated to be around £50 million (about 93.1 billion won), and considering the abundant resources of the sovereign wealth funds (PIF) of Saudi Arabia, the amount itself is assessed as not a significant issue.

Al Saoudi News highlighted that "Al Hilal is setting Núñez, Díaz, Sancho, and Son Heung-min as core targets for acquisition and is planning a large-scale reinforcement of their squad," emphasizing their active intention for squad restructuring.

Meanwhile, realistic evaluations regarding the decline in Son Heung-min's market value are also being raised. The Athletic reported that "Wingers usually peak around the age of 26 and thereafter their breakthrough ability rapidly declines," indicating that Son Heung-min is no exception.

As the transfer war heats up, attention is focused on where Son Heung-min’s final choice will lie.

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