Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min (33) is reportedly in serious negotiations with LA FC regarding his move to Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States.
British outlet 'TBR Football' reported on the 3rd (Korea time) that "LA FC has completed discussions with Son Heung-min's side about moving to the United States, and the club is now pushing forward with plans to bring him to BMO Stadium."
Tottenham's new head coach Thomas Frank is said to be adopting a flexible attitude regarding Son Heung-min's future. The final decision rests with Son Heung-min himself, and it is reported that he will determine his future after a direct meeting with Coach Frank.
Currently, interest in Son Heung-min is not limited to the American stage. Saudi Arabia clubs are also fully prepared to enter the bidding, leading Son Heung-min to contemplate various options.
In particular, LA has already met the general conditions to acquire Son Heung-min. There are two out of three 'Designated Player (DP)' slots available that can exceed the league salary cap, which means that Son Heung-min's high salary of approximately £190,000 (about 350 million won) can also be accommodated without issue.
The fact that Olivier Giroud, who was registered as a DP until recently, has transferred to LOSC Lille during this transfer window, leaving one slot vacant, is also a positive factor for LA as they prepare to acquire Son Heung-min.
Son Heung-min became the first captain to deliver a major trophy to Tottenham since Ledley King, who lifted the League Cup in 2008, by raising the UEFA Europa League trophy last season. There are ongoing assessments that this is an appropriate time to conclude an era.
TBR Football analyzed, "For Son Heung-min, this summer is the most ideal timing to say goodbye," stating that "last season he still recorded 21 attacking points, but he has lost the sharp explosiveness he once had."
Additionally, it was mentioned that "In the speed-centric system that Coach Frank envisions, Son Heung-min may find it difficult to be a weapon on the counterattack as he was in the past," sharing the view that a transfer could be positive for both the club and the player.
Of course, there is also the scenario where Son Heung-min stays and enjoys his final moments in the Champions League. However, with both the U.S. and Saudi Arabia firmly extending their hands, interest is focused on where his final choice will lead.
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