Could Son Heung-min (33) continue his 10-year journey with Tottenham Hotspur? 'Tottenham senior' Paul Robinson claimed there is no need to send him to Saudi Arabia.
The Tottenham fan community 'Spurs Web' reported on the 13th (Korean time) that "Son Heung-min could receive a contract extension from Tottenham despite interest from Saudi Arabia. Robinson, a former Tottenham player, presented reasons why Tottenham might not sell him this summer and could propose continued collaboration."
The media noted that "Tottenham has dismissed manager Ange Postecoglou, who led the team to victory in the Europa League this season. They could soon part ways with captain Son Heung-min, who proudly lifted the trophy in Bilbao."
In particular, Son Heung-min is once again linked to a move to Saudi Arabia. Spurs Web pointed out that "Son Heung-min is closely associated with a transfer to Saudi Arabia. Rumors suggest that Tottenham could cash in on him if a hefty offer comes from the Middle East. His statement indicating he does not rule out parting ways with Tottenham this summer has added fuel to the speculation."
After the recent match against Kuwait, Son Heung-min stated, "I still have time left on my contract. It is not appropriate to say anything here right now," but added, "It is right to wait now. I am also curious. It is hard to predict what will happen. I think it is better to watch what happens." He kept all possibilities open.
Son Heung-min is receiving interest from Al Nassr and Al Ittihad, both backed by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), as well as Al Hilal. U.S. media outlet ESPN reported that "the summer transfer window for the Saudi league opens on July 20. The 32-year-old South Korean national team striker Son Heung-min is likely to be one of the many targets."
Among them, Al Nassr seems particularly interested in Son Heung-min. British tabloid The Sun stated, "Son Heung-min could potentially transfer to a number of clubs in the Saudi Pro League. Sources indicate that Tottenham is considering a sale if a massive offer comes in for him. Al Nassr has identified Son Heung-min as a successor to Cristiano Ronaldo and is already actively working on his acquisition."
There are also voices arguing that if they could secure a large sum, they should sell Son Heung-min. 'Football Insider' emphasized that "with Bryan Mbeumo's arrival at Tottenham, following manager Thomas Frank, Son Heung-min’s time at Tottenham appears to be over. It is likely that Tottenham will have its last chance to cash in on Son Heung-min this summer."
Moreover, the media noted that "some fans might not be ready to part ways with captain Son Heung-min. However, given that Levy has limited time to generate revenue from Son Heung-min’s exit, the possibility of signing Mbeumo could open a door for a much more attractive match this summer," stressing that Tottenham fans should not oppose the sale of Son Heung-min.
However, club legend Robinson, who once played as a goalkeeper for Tottenham, expressed a different opinion. He said, "I am not sure Tottenham can receive the offer they want from Saudi Arabia. Son Heung-min is entering the final season of his contract," and added, "The Saudi league has brought in excellent players over the past year and is seeking many young talents."
Robinson continued, "Saudi Arabia is no longer a retirement home for former Premier League stars. The Saudi league is improving and becoming stronger. Therefore, it would not be wise for Tottenham to cash in on Son Heung-min, considering he also holds commercial value, which is a great asset for Tottenham."
He also mentioned the value of the veteran Son Heung-min, stating, "With 12 months left on his contract, Son Heung-min can bring a lot to Tottenham. He can provide stability to a club and team aiming for the Champions League. He can help keep other players like him on the team."
Finally, he said, "Thus far, there has always been a significant transfer fee to turn Tottenham's head. But when considering Son Heung-min's commercial value and what he can bring to the team over the next 12 months, it would not be surprising if they extend his contract for another year," also mentioning the possibility of re-signing.
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