The controversy surrounding Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham Hotspur) is reigniting. The possibility of him remaining at the club is gradually diminishing, and multiple scenarios based on the premise of a transfer are taking shape. The key to the decision lies in a meeting with newly appointed manager Thomas Frank.

Fabrizio Romano, who is well-informed about transfer market news, noted on the 19th (Korean time) through Give Me Sport that "Son Heung-min has not yet made a decision about his future," adding, "He plans to organize his position after talking with Manager Frank."

He explained, "If former manager Ange Postecoglou had stayed, Son Heung-min would have remained at Tottenham."

Last season, Son Heung-min raised the UEFA Europa League trophy, marking an important milestone in his personal career. However, it seems there were no rebuilding plans centered around Son within Tottenham. While his contract lasts until 2026, he will become a free agent next summer, leading to the convincing analysis that this summer presents the last opportunity for the club to sell him.

The BBC recently reported that "Son Heung-min has one year left on his contract, and several Saudi Arabian clubs are seizing this situation as an opportunity," stating that "there is a high possibility the transfer will be finalized before the new Premier League season starts."

Saudi Arabia's interest in Son Heung-min is very substantial. Multiple clubs, including Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr, and Al-Qadisiya, have reportedly offered a transfer fee of £34 million (63.4 billion won) and an annual salary of £25.6 million (47.2 billion won). These teams highly value Son Heung-min's global brand value and star quality, planning to enhance their status through his acquisition.

In Europe, Turkey has also joined the competition for Son Heung-min. Fenerbahçe, which has recently appointed Jose Mourinho as the new manager, has made Son Heung-min its top transfer target, with Mourinho reportedly requesting the club add him to the list.

Amid various rumors, Son Heung-min is maintaining a cautious stance. After the match against Kuwait on the 10th, he stated, "It is inappropriate to hastily reveal my position while there is still time left on my contract," adding, "I think it is right to observe the situation for now."

Meanwhile, discussions are ongoing within Tottenham about potential replacement options for Son Heung-min. Local media reports indicate the club is exploring the possibility of acquiring attacking resources, including Antoine Semenyo and Jack Grealish. This suggests that preparations are being made behind the scenes for squad restructuring in anticipation of Son Heung-min's absence.

Ultimately, the choice rests with Son Heung-min. Whether to conclude his journey with Tottenham, which has lasted a decade, or to embark on another challenge. Son's decision will not merely involve the movement of a player but is expected to serve as a significant turning point that impacts Tottenham's strategic changes and the fan base's sentiments.

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