New Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank revealed his intention to restructure the team through an official message. However, the names of Son Heung-min, a symbol of the team, and key defender Cristian Romero did not come out of his mouth.
Local British media predicted that this silence could indicate a foreshadowing of future transfers rather than a simple omission.
Football London reported on the 19th (Korea time) that "Although Coach Frank delivered his first message since taking over as Tottenham's coach, there was no mention of captain Son Heung-min and key defender Romero," adding, "In particular, the absence of Son Heung-min suggests that he may have been excluded from future team plans."
Son Heung-min is not just an attacking asset; he is also a symbolic figure connected to the club's brand. The fact that he was excluded from the new coach's remarks intensifies speculation that he may not wear the Tottenham uniform next season.
Amid this, transfer rumors surrounding Son Heung-min have been incessant. The most active interest has been seen not in Europe but in the Middle East.
Football Insider noted that "Multiple clubs in Saudi Arabia are showing strong interest in Son Heung-min. Although Tottenham rejected an offer last year, they may change their stance this year considering the transfer revenue."
Interest in Son Heung-min is also continuing in Turkey. Fenerbahçe, where José Mourinho is coaching, has put Son Heung-min directly on their recruitment list.
Fanatic reported that "Mourinho requested to sign Son Heung-min based on their past relationship at Tottenham, and the Fenerbahçe board has shown great interest."
This is not all. His former team Bayer Leverkusen is also keeping the possibility of his return open. TalkSport reported, "Leverkusen seriously discussed Son Heung-min's return during an internal meeting in May," suggesting the possibility of his re-entry into the German league.
However, it does not appear that a transfer for Son Heung-min will materialize immediately.
BBC pointed out that "Tottenham is set to embark on a preseason tour in Korea early next month. Son Heung-min is a key figure for this tour, and the commercial implications are significant," adding, "If a transfer occurs before the tour, it could impact ticket sales and raise issues with sponsors."
As a result, Son Heung-min's status is expected to become clearer after the conclusion of the preseason tour. The active interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Germany, along with Coach Frank's silence and Tottenham's commercial strategy, leaves the possibility of Son Heung-min's transfer still shrouded in uncertainty.
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