It is regrettable to give it away, but I don’t want to keep it. What exactly does Tottenham want to do with Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham)?
Tottenham activated a one-year extension option with Son Heung-min last January. Son Heung-min will remain a Tottenham player until June 2026. They seem to intend to monitor him for a year, believing that his performance is on the decline.
Recently, Son Heung-min is at a crossroads with Tottenham, where he has devoted the last 10 years. The major issue has arisen about whether Tottenham will send Son Heung-min to another team after receiving a hefty transfer fee or whether they will sign a lifetime contract with him. Although articles related to Son Heung-min pour out every day, nothing has been confirmed.
Reports have emerged that Tottenham does not actually intend to keep Son Heung-min. 'Tottenham Hotspur News' revealed that Tottenham is making gestures to keep Son Heung-min, but behind the scenes, they are already looking for alternative players.
This media outlet claimed, "Tottenham should not negotiate a re-signing with Son Heung-min. Tottenham activated a one-year extension option with Son Heung-min last January. They will have to make a decision about Son Heung-min's future again next January. While Son Heung-min remains a key player for Tottenham, signs of declining performance are evident. They should assess and decide whether it is right to invest money elsewhere on aging Son Heung-min."
In summary, it means that the current Son Heung-min is a player not worthy of the hefty amount Tottenham wants to offer. There is a lack of faith in Son Heung-min's abilities.
Tottenham has already initiated Plan B. They are looking for a new player in anticipation of Son Heung-min's decline in performance. According to 'Tribal Football,' Tottenham is already on the lookout for a replacement for Son Heung-min. The protagonist is Nigeria national team player Ademola Lookman (28, Atalanta).
This media outlet explained, "Tottenham already began pursuing Lookman in March. Competitors include Juventus and Napoli. Lookman, who played for Fulham and Leicester City, wants to return to the Premier League."
Lookman is considered a player far inferior to Son Heung-min. Lookman scored 11 goals and provided 6 assists in 96 games during his Premier League stint. While Tottenham advocates for generational change, Son Heung-min and Lookman are only five years apart in age. Ultimately, they do not want to give Son Heung-min a large salary.
'Tribal Football' noted, "Lookman is five years younger than Son Heung-min. He is a player who can play on the left like Son Heung-min. Son Heung-min wishes to retire at Tottenham. However, it would be better to invest in a younger player like Lookman rather than pay a huge amount to Son Heung-min. Selling Son Heung-min ahead of next season can yield a significant profit," reflecting only the club's interests.
Son Heung-min was not taken into consideration.
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