Son's future will be decided after Tottenham's Asia tour as Saudis wait
Tottenham captain Son Heung-min's future is uncertain with one year left on his contract and Saudi clubs circling. Any potential exit is likely to be delayed until after Spurs' lucrative pre-season Asia tour, where Son is a vital commercial asset.
The summer transfer window holds significant questions for Tottenham Hotspur, particularly concerning the future of their beloved captain, Son Heung-min. With just 12 months remaining on his current contract, the prolific forward has become a prime target for clubs in Saudi Arabia, eager to capitalize on the uncertainty surrounding his long-term commitment to Spurs. However, any immediate departure is expected to be put on hold until after the club's pivotal pre-season tour of Asia.
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Tottenham's upcoming tour includes high-profile friendlies against Arsenal in Hong Kong on July 31st, followed by a clash with Newcastle in Seoul three days later. As a South Korea international, the 32-year-old Son is revered in his homeland, making his presence on these commercial ventures absolutely critical. His involvement in various marketing and fan engagement activities has undoubtedly been pre-arranged, and Tottenham is committed to fulfilling these lucrative obligations. Selling their skipper before the tour would likely create significant logistical and commercial complications, leading well-placed sources to indicate that any exit would be delayed.
Spurs have not received any formal bid yet
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For Tottenham to even consider sanctioning a sale before these crucial Asian engagements, it's understood that an offer substantially exceeding Son's current valuation would be required. As of now, Spurs have not received any formal bids for their captain. The situation is further complicated by the arrival of new head coach Thomas Frank, who is set to report to Tottenham's Enfield training ground this week. His plans for Son, and indeed the entire attacking lineup, remain unclear as he steps into his new role. Frank is actively seeking attacking reinforcements this summer, with Mathys Tel already secured on a permanent basis from Bayern Munich, and Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo also reportedly on the club's radar.
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Given these intertwined factors—Son's contract status, the immense commercial value of the Asia tour, and the new coach's assessment—there is a prevailing sense that Son's future will likely drag on into the latter stages of the transfer window, which officially closes on September 1st.
Son Heung-min's departure, should it occur, would mark a significant moment in Tottenham's recent history. Since joining from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015, he has been an undeniable key figure, amassing an impressive 173 goals in 454 appearances. Widely regarded as one of the most important players of the Premier League era for Spurs, his place in club folklore was further cemented last month when he became the first Tottenham captain in over 40 years to lift a European trophy, leading the team to victory over Manchester United in the Europa League final. His future remains arguably the biggest storyline for the club this summer.
