Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham) is in the twilight of his era. Tottenham Hotspur has identified Mohammed Kudus (25, West Ham) as his successor.

The British 'Football FanCast' reported on the 20th (Korean time), "Tottenham has begun efforts to acquire a new winger in preparation for Son Heung-min's departure. The club considers Kudus as a replacement for Son Heung-min and is preparing a transfer offer in the amount of £50 million (approximately 92.9 billion won)."

For the past decade, Son Heung-min has symbolized Tottenham's 'modern history.' He has played over 450 matches in North London, consistently delivering performances with double-digit goals in 9 out of 10 seasons. This season, he lifted the UEFA Europa League trophy, achieving his first major trophy in his career, but there are projections that it may signal a 'farewell announcement.'

Reports suggest that the possibility of Son Heung-min's transfer is assessed at 50%. Multiple clubs in Saudi Arabia jumped in to acquire Son Heung-min as soon as the transfer market opened, and a proposal in the amount of £34 million (approximately 63.1 billion won) is also reportedly being considered. Manager Thomas Frank (52) does not intend to force Son Heung-min's transfer, but indicated a willingness to open a path for him to leave if he desires.

Football FanCast reported, "Tottenham has shown interest in West Ham's attacking resource Kudus. This represents a strategic approach to fill the gap left by Son Heung-min under Manager Thomas Frank's regime."

Kudus has scored a total of 19 goals in all competitions since joining West Ham after leaving AFC Ajax last summer, quickly adapting to the Premier League. Although his current contract includes a buyout clause of £85 million (approximately 157.8 billion won), Tottenham plans to proactively offer £50 million. While this proposal is considered somewhat low, it may be sufficient to sway Kudus himself.

Tottenham has been considering Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo as a potential acquisition. In fact, Manager Frank and Mbeumo have a connection from their time at Brentford, where Mbeumo scored 20 goals in the 2024-25 Premier League season, marking a career high. However, Mbeumo's preference for a transfer to Manchester United and the transfer fee of £70 million (approximately 129.6 billion won) have become burdensome, leading Tottenham to gradually lose interest.

Ultimately, Kudus has emerged as a new realistic alternative. Reports indicate that Kudus records high figures in most attacking metrics, including attempts at shots, scoring rate relative to shot accuracy, passes into the final third, and dribbling success rate. He is evaluated as capable of directly carrying the ball forward, creating space, and fitting well into the tactics employed by Manager Frank.

Ghana national team player Kudus has already attracted potential interest from clubs like Liverpool and Arsenal, but Tottenham has become the first club to make an official offer.

Son Heung-min remains a special figure to Tottenham fans. However, Football FanCast analyzed, "He is no longer displaying the form of his prime, and now may be the time to choose a new path."

Tottenham is fully initiating a generational change and tactical reorganization since the appointment of Manager Frank. If Son Heung-min departs, restructuring the leadership group, including the captain, is inevitable, and the club shows a willingness to accept this in order to pursue a rebuild.

Kudus is fundamentally an attacking resource centered around dribbling and physicality. While his style differs from Son Heung-min's, he is considered an option capable of sustaining the weight and impact in the attacking line. According to the British 'Guardian', Kudus is even evaluated as "a generational talent" and, given his versatility and ability to contribute to pressing, he is viewed as fully qualified to be Son Heung-min's successor.

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