Tax Jose Mourinho (62) reportedly wants Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham) as a target for reinforcement. Tottenham Hotspur recently showed signs of being open to a sale by setting a transfer fee for Son Heung-min.
The British 'Mirror' reported on the 19th (Korean time) that "Tax Jose Mourinho is considering Son Heung-min as a key to reinforcing Fenerbahçe SK's squad."
Son Heung-min, who joined Tottenham from Bayer Leverkusen for about £22 million (approximately 40.6 billion won) in 2015, has since become an iconic presence for the club. He played a key role in winning the club's trophy in 17 years with the 2024 UEFA Europa League victory, recording a total of 454 matches, 173 goals, and 101 assists.
Recently, Son Heung-min's transfer rumors have resurfaced. Tottenham has extended Son Heung-min's contract until 2026, but it is known that they will not block a transfer if the player himself desires it. Amid interest from several clubs in the Saudi Arabian Professional League, an unexpected candidate has emerged.
The Mirror reported that "Tax Jose Mourinho is pushing for a reunion with Son Heung-min. According to local reports, Mourinho has made Son Heung-min a top priority for recruitment at Turkey's prestigious Fenerbahçe, and it has been reported that actual discussions have taken place."
It added, "Mourinho's Fenerbahçe finished second in last season's Süper Lig. They are strengthening their squad ahead of the qualifying rounds for the 2025-2026 UEFA Champions League, with Son Heung-min at the center of it."
Tottenham extended Son Heung-min's contract until the summer of 2026 last January, but they are in a position to consider a sale depending on the situation in this summer's transfer market. Reports say Tottenham has set a transfer fee of about £25 million (approximately 46.1 billion won) for Son Heung-min.
Son Heung-min previously received a hefty offer from clubs in the Saudi Arabian Professional League but rejected it. However, according to local reports in Turkey, Son Heung-min is said to have a relatively positive stance toward a move to Fenerbahçe.
Son Heung-min has played 70 matches under Manager Mourinho, scoring 29 goals and providing 25 assists. In particular, in the 2020 match against Southampton, he scored four goals, including his first hat trick in the Premier League under Mourinho's guidance.
The media explained, "Tottenham has been active since the early part of this summer's transfer market. They have fully acquired Kevin Danso and Matthias Tell, and are also linked with Cameroonian striker Briand Mbeumo. Their arrivals create a more realistic background for Son Heung-min's transfer possibility."
It added, "There have also been changes in the coaching staff. Former Brentford coach Thomas Frank has taken over as the successor to Ange Postecoglou. He expressed his aspirations through the club's official channel, saying, 'The scale and potential of this club are truly immense. I feel great excitement about this challenge,'" discussing the changes within Tottenham.
Meanwhile, Son Heung-min's future remains uncertain. With a deep relationship with Mourinho, Tottenham's generational change, and Fenerbahçe's active courting, all eyes are on his decision.
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