Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham Hotspur) is once again rumored to be leaving the team this summer.
According to the British media 'The Boot Room' on the 26th (Korean time), Matt Law, a reporter from the British 'Telegraph,' noted on the 'Last Word on Spurs' podcast that "the atmosphere was that Son said goodbye to club officials after the last game of last season."
He added, "Now could be a good time for both Son Heung-min and Tottenham to part ways."
However, an immediate departure does not seem likely.
'The Boot Room' reported that "new Tottenham manager Thomas Frank does not intend to prevent Son Heung-min's transfer and plans to hold discussions about the future with him once preseason begins. It is expected that Son Heung-min will remain with the team until the Asian tour."
Since joining Tottenham in 2015, Son Heung-min has led the team as captain since 2023, establishing himself as an iconic figure by winning the UEFA Europa League in the 2024-2025 season.
However, there are opinions suggesting that he now needs a new challenge as he has entered the aging curve.
Saudi Arabian clubs that are well aware of his situation have been continuously monitoring Son Heung-min. Recently, it has been reported that Turkey's Fenerbahçe, led by coach José Mourinho, has also shown interest in acquiring him.
Tottenham appears to be preparing for the possible absence of Son Heung-min. They fully acquired French promising talent Matthijs Tel earlier this month and are also pushing to renew contracts with 17-year-old Mikey Moore. 'The Boot Room' predicted, "There are plenty of left-wing resources at Tottenham, so there would not be significant turmoil even if Son Heung-min were to leave."
In addition, Coach Frank strongly desires to acquire Eberechi Eze, who plays for Crystal Palace. Based on his input, Tottenham has begun actively pursuing Eze's acquisition.
To acquire Eze, a buyout amount of £68 million (approximately 125.8 billion won) is needed. This is more than double the £30 million (approximately 55.5 billion won) that Tottenham paid to bring Matthijs Tel.
Eze had an impressive performance in the latter half of last season in the Premier League, scoring 9 goals in 13 matches. He also scored multiple goals against Tottenham and netted the winning goal in the FA Cup final against Manchester City.
His tactical utility is high. He can be utilized as both a winger and central attacking midfielder, as well as in a two-striker setup. England national team coach Thomas Tuchel recently played him as a two-striker in a friendly match against Senegal.
According to another British outlet, 'The Guardian,' Eze is affiliated with CAA BASS. This agency also manages key Tottenham players such as Son Heung-min, James Maddison, and Pape Sarr, which could positively influence negotiations with Tottenham.
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