Rumors surrounding the future of Tottenham captain Son Heung-min (33) are resurfacing.
Photospor reported on the 15th (Korea time) that "Fenerbahce is preparing €30 million (48 billion won) to sign Son Heung-min, and taxes Mourinho hopes that Son will join the team next season."
According to the report, Son has already returned to preseason training, but he is still keeping the door open for a possible transfer, and claims that a decision is imminent.
In particular, some British media outlets suggest that Son is going through the final procedures of his transfer to Fenerbahce, and that the official announcement will be made after the Korea tour.
However, there is a prevailing assessment that this is a speculative scenario lacking realism. Alasdair Gold, who is well acquainted with Tottenham's internal affairs, noted, "Son joined the training ground late by prior agreement due to family commitments. The first day of his return focused primarily on medical tests, and it is too early to discuss future plans with Coach Thomas Frank."
He added that "Coach Frank will likely want to see Son, who has played in the Premier League for a long time, in person," emphasizing the possibility of staying.
Football Insider also rated the likelihood of Tottenham releasing Son as low. Football Insider stated, "Although Son has not shown the explosive performance he once did, his extensive experience and locker room leadership are still necessary for the team," and analyzed, "For Coach Frank, Son is an ideal rotation resource, and his presence is essential for maintaining competitiveness in the UEFA Champions League (UCL)."
Ultimately, the rumors about Son's transfer are close to an overheated speculation, and his future is expected to become clearer after discussions with Coach Frank following the official start of preseason.
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