The summer transfer market surrounding Son Heung-min (33·Tottenham Hotspur) is rapidly heating up. Following the serious love calls from Saudi Arabia, big clubs in Turkey are also joining in, making Son's future a major issue in European football.

Fanatik in Turkey reported on the 14th (Korea time) that "Fenerbahçe has offered a salary of 12 million euros (18.9 billion won) to acquire Son Heung-min."

The consolidation between Son Heung-min and Turkish clubs first emerged last year when Galatasaray showed initial interest, but negotiations fell through as Tottenham triggered a one-year extension option. Nevertheless, Galatasaray is still pursuing Son's acquisition, and a dedicated negotiation team has reportedly been formed to engage in substantial discussions.

Moves to acquire Son Heung-min are becoming increasingly overt in the Middle East. In particular, Al Hilal sees Son as a key card in revamping their attack and has set up a negotiation table. According to Football London, Al Hilal has proposed a massive annual contract worth 30 million euros (47.3 billion won) to Son, claiming that negotiations have progressed significantly.

Al Hilal recently appointed Simone Inzaghi as part of the team's rebuilding efforts. To strengthen the attack, they are placing Son among their top acquisition candidates alongside big names like Darwin Núñez, Luis Díaz (Liverpool), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), and Jadon Sancho (Manchester United).

Alasdair Gold of Football London does not rule out the possibility of Son's transfer. Gold noted that "Tottenham's new head coach Thomas Frank must address the futures of Son Heung-min and Cristian Romero right after taking office" and analyzed that "this year, when Son lifted the Europa League trophy, could be the right time for him to wrap up his life in North London."

In Saudi Arabia, the transfer rumors surrounding Son Heung-min are being extensively covered. Salati reported that "multiple clubs in Saudi Arabia are in continued contact with Son's side, and it is likely that this summer will be the last real opportunity for Tottenham to secure a high transfer fee." The transfer fee is currently set around £50 million (93.1 billion won), and considering the vast financial capabilities of the Saudi Arabia sovereign wealth funds, it is analyzed that the expense will not be a hindrance.

Al Saudi News reported that "Al Hilal has identified Núñez, Díaz, Sancho, Son Heung-min, and others as core targets and is preparing for a major squad overhaul," citing an acquisition plan of a large project nature.

However, a sober assessment of Son Heung-min's future career exists alongside the excitement. The Athletic noted that "the performance of wingers tends to peak in their mid-20s and then rapidly decline," suggesting that Son may not be an exception.

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