It appears that Tottenham Hotspur's new head coach Thomas Frank has essentially clarified his position on Son Heung-min's (32) future. Local media in the UK report that Coach Frank has already made a judgment regarding the possibility of Son's transfer.
On the 19th (Korea time), The Boy Hotspur reported, "Coach Frank does not plan to force Son Heung-min out, but if he chooses to stay, he will likely spend most of next season on the bench."
They continue, "Son Heung-min is already a player entering the twilight of his career. Instead of wasting his remaining career on the bench, moving to a club that guarantees consistent playing time would be a wiser choice."
Last season, Son Heung-min displayed more impressive performances on the European stage than in the Premier League. He played a crucial role in leading the UEFA Europa League victory, breaking the 17-year drought, but left a sense of regret in the league due to frequent injuries and inconsistent form.
The Boy Hotspur added, "Tottenham is at a point where it needs to consider parting ways with Son Heung-min and is required to reorganize centered around younger resources."
Saudi Arabia remains a strong candidate for Son Heung-min's next destination. ESPN analyzed that "the Saudi Pro League is strategizing to expand its global broadcasting market by acquiring superstars from Asia, including Son Heung-min."
The Times reported, "Saudi clubs see Son Heung-min as a premium asset, considering the regulations that require them to retain foreign players with Asian nationalities ahead of competing in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League. Clubs like Al Hilal and Al Nassr have already targeted Son Heung-min."
Son Heung-min has previously received proactive invitations from Saudi clubs. In 2023, Al Ittihad made an extravagant offer of £55 million (102 billion won) for the transfer fee and an annual salary of £25 million (46 billion won), but Son rejected it and stayed with Tottenham. However, the prevailing analysis is that the situation has changed now.
Alasdair Gold of Football London noted, "Son Heung-min has stated in several interviews that his reason for remaining at Tottenham was 'to lift a trophy.' Now that he has achieved that goal, he has a valid reason to consider a transfer. As far as I know, this summer is the time when he is most open to moving."
However, Son Heung-min's departure could be a significant blow to Tottenham's strength.
The Boy Hotspur emphasized, "Currently, the attacking line is lacking in both quantity and quality. If Son Heung-min leaves, there must be signings to fill the gap."
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