Tottenham have taken an uncompromising stance on the concept of promoting Son Heung-min amid growing interest from Saudi Arabia, and it has been revealed why their move is risky.
Not only did Son replace Hugo Lloris as Tottenham captain last summer, but he also took the lion’s share of responsibility for replacing the goals lost when Harry Kane was sold to Bayern Munich.
South Korea has achieved effects on both fronts, even if the specter of Saudi interest lurks.
Losing Son a year after promoting Kane would be unthinkable for Spurs enthusiasts and Ange Postecoglou.
However, journalist Ben Jacobs revealed as early as the summer of 2023 that Son had a key target for the Saudi matches in the summer of 2024.
Faced with the news, Son wasted no time in reaffirming his loyalty to Tottenham.
“I have a lot of things to do in the Premier League,” Son said at the time.
“Money doesn’t matter to me now, and the pride of betting on football, betting on my favourite league is important. I’ll prepare well to get back to Spurs.
“I have to play more for Tottenham in the Premier League. “
However, a report by The Times claims that Son is among the top targets of the Saudi Pro League.
Superstars from Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool are in Saudi Arabia’s sights.
His son will turn 32 in July and at this point he will have entered the final year of his contract with Spurs. Therefore, the prospect of receiving a gigantic sum for an elderly player whose contract is expiring would have its merits.
Also, if Tottenham fail to secure Son a long-term extension, they would possibly lose the player for nothing 12 months later.
But according to Football Insider, it’s a threat Tottenham are more than willing to take on.
The FI State Spurs have decided that they will reject any and all offers they get for their talisman, regardless of the number of Saudi offers.
His contractual scenario is described as “precarious” in the article, although Tottenham have already taken the first steps in this regard.
Informal discussions regarding a contract extension between the club and the players’ camp have reportedly already taken place. They are a precursor to the formal discussions that are expected to begin once the current season ends.
If Son makes it clear that he is willing to extend the mandate, Saudi parties will be left empty-handed.
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