Son Heung-min's future uncertain as transfer speculation heats up this summer

Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham Hotspur) is expected to clarify his future around mid-August. Former Tottenham player Jamie O'Hara (38) noted, "It may be better for Son Heung-min to play in a league with a slower tempo," asserting that he should transfer.

Ben Jacobs of the British media 'Give Me Sports' appeared on the 'Market Madness' podcast on the 21st (Korean time) and stated, "Son Heung-min will decide his future after joining Tottenham's preseason training in August."

BBC also reported the same content.

Earlier on the 17th, BBC reported, "It is likely that Son Heung-min's future will only be determined after Tottenham's Asian tour concludes in August."

Tottenham will play a friendly match against Arsenal in Hong Kong on July 31. After that, they will conduct open training at Goyang Stadium on August 2, and on August 3, they will have the '2025 Coupang Play Series' championship match against Newcastle at Seoul World Cup Stadium. This match, featuring Tottenham, the Europa League champions, and Newcastle, the Carabao Cup winners, is garnering significant interest from Korean fans.

The series organizers expect, "The two teams will bring the championship trophy to Korea and enhance the atmosphere on-site."

BBC reports that if Son Heung-min misses the Asian tour, there could be issues arising from Tottenham's relationship with the organizers, indicating a high likelihood of his participation in the Asian schedule.

Son Heung-min is contracted with Tottenham until the summer of 2026. There is widespread analysis that this summer is Tottenham's last opportunity to sell him for the desired transfer fee. As a result, numerous transfer rumors have emerged regarding Son Heung-min. Clubs in Saudi Arabia with powerful financial resources are continuously expressing interest, and recently, it has been reported that Fenerbahçe in Turkey, managed by José Mourinho, has also shown interest in Son Heung-min.

However, the outline of Son Heung-min's future is expected to emerge after Tottenham's summer preseason concludes. Until then, an "uncomfortable cohabitation" between Son Heung-min and Tottenham is unavoidable.

In the meantime, O'Hara pointed out Son Heung-min's decline in performance, expressing that it is appropriate for him to transfer.

He stated in an interview with British media 'FourFourTwo' on the 21st, "Tottenham will let Son Heung-min go if a big offer comes in," adding, "He is no longer at the level of a world-class player. It may be better for him to play in a league with a slower tempo. I want to see him perform again, but I believe he no longer has that ability."

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