There is a growing voice that Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham) should part ways.

The Tottenham Hotspur News, which mainly covers Tottenham Hotspur, reported on the 20th (Korea time) with the headline, "Son Heung-min nearing separation from Tottenham, Daniel Levy's actions are decisive," regarding the rumors of Son Heung-min's release.

Son Heung-min's future has emerged as a key topic in this summer's Tottenham transfer market. After lifting the UEFA Europa League trophy with Tottenham in May, Son Heung-min has established himself as a legend symbolizing the team.

The club seems to be considering a split from Son Heung-min. The Tottenham Hotspur News reported, "The last victory may be unfolding as the final scene of a 10-year journey at Tottenham."

It added, "The probability of Son Heung-min leaving Tottenham in the coming weeks is 50-50," and cited previous reports stating, "He has already engaged in transfer negotiations with the prominent Turkish club, Fenerbahçe SK."

The media explained, "The final decision on Son Heung-min's future appears to be somewhat delayed due to the South Korea tour schedule following the end of the Tottenham season. Son Heung-min's high profile had a significant impact on the club's tour schedule, and announcing a transfer before the tour could have resulted in commercial repercussions."

Furthermore, it reported, "According to a report from 'West Ham Way' on the 19th, Chairman Levy has recently explored the acquisition of West Ham United's star striker Mohammed Kudus. The transfer fee is expected to be around £50 million (approximately 92.9 billion won), and West Ham is considering sales to resolve financial sustainability (PSR) issues."

It also stated, "If Kudus joins Tottenham, he is likely to demand guarantees of a starting position. This could naturally pose a direct threat to Son Heung-min's standing. Particularly, Kudus is a versatile player capable of operating in all forward positions, which could be a significant advantage in the tactical management of new head coach Thomas Frank."

Kudus, a Ghanaian national born in 2000, primarily plays as an attacking midfielder but focuses on dribbling rather than passing. He possesses strong dribbling and ball-keeping abilities in tight spaces, excelling in breaking free of pressure and creating space. With his speed and physical strength, he is also a threat in advancing passes and long-range shots. His high work rate makes him diligent in pressing from the front, but his playmaking and goal-scoring ability have been evaluated as inconsistent.

While his style is similar to Phil Foden's, Kudus has a stronger physique, while Foden possesses more refined technique.

The current situation of Tottenham trying to add new options to their attack is increasingly pushing Son Heung-min out. In particular, the fact that Kudus can play in various positions like Son Heung-min indicates that the club is materializing its generational shift and direction change.

The Tottenham Hotspur News noted, "This summer is the right time for Son Heung-min to part ways," stating, "For the club, parting ways with Son Heung-min is by no means an easy decision. However, there is an analysis that the time has come for a beautiful farewell to a player with leadership and symbolic significance."

It continued, "The decline in performance due to injuries and aging has been detected over the past few seasons, and the achievement of winning the UEFA Europa League is considered a good timing to conclude his journey at Tottenham. The appointment of Coach Frank heralds a 'new era' for the club, and appointing a new captain could also be part of that process. Son Heung-min's transfer could be viewed as a background to the club's generational transition and rebuilding."

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