How will the transfer rumors surrounding South Korean soccer stars Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham) and Lee Kang-in (24, PSG) conclude?

Son Heung-min recently joined the preseason training. Despite the ongoing transfer rumors, it is anticipated that he will start the new season with Tottenham. However, his position seems to be diminishing.

Mathys Tel, who already joined the team in the latter half of last season, has formalized his contract in a permanent transfer format, and with Mohammed Kudus joining the team, Son Heung-min's position has become even narrower.

Last season, Son Heung-min lifted a trophy that will remain in the club's history by winning the Europa League as the team captain. Last season, he still showed his value with 10 goals and 11 assists, but 'Tottenham Hotspur News' noted on the 17th (Korean time) that "the possibility of Son Heung-min leaving Tottenham is greater than ever."

The media also said, "Despite the contract being extended until 2026, the possibility of a transfer is becoming increasingly high." Mick Brown, who has served as chief scout at Manchester United and Sunderland, predicted during an interview with British 'Football Insider' on the 16th that "Tottenham is prepared to release Son Heung-min this summer."

There are also predictions that he will remain at Tottenham until early August. Tottenham is set to play a friendly match against Arsenal in Hong Kong on July 31. On the 3rd of next month, they will face Newcastle in the '2025 Coupang Play Series' champion match at Seoul World Cup Stadium.

This match features the Europa League champion Tottenham against Carabao Cup winners Newcastle. Earlier, on the 2nd, they will conduct an open training session at Goyang Sports Complex to interact with fans.

'BBC' stated, "Son Heung-min's participation affects the club's revenue," while 'Football London' noted that "it's difficult for Tottenham to hold a match in Korea without Son Heung-min." Nevertheless, the contract period between Son Heung-min and Tottenham lasts until June 2026, which is why transfer rumors continue to circulate.

The transfer rumors are not limited to Son Heung-min. There is also another South Korean soccer star, Lee Kang-in.

On the 18th, France's 'L'Equipe' reported, "Lee Kang-in is contracted with PSG until June 2028. He has achieved great success but is struggling to fully establish himself. Transfer rumors have arisen in the summer transfer market."

However, PSG is reportedly not considering selling Lee Kang-in unless a sufficient offer comes in. 'L'Equipe' mentioned, "PSG's technical staff is disappointed with Lee Kang-in," while also saying, "They give the impression that they have no intention of selling Lee Kang-in."

'L'Equipe' indicated, "PSG will hold a meeting soon to clarify the ambiguous situation." Lee Kang-in has seen his position diminish since the 2024-2025 season began. With transfer rumors circulating, PSG has no urgent reason to hastily sell Lee Kang-in as there is time remaining on his contract.

There is much interest as to whether Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in, who are caught up in transfer rumors, will continue with their current teams or don new uniforms.

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