Son Heung-min's (33, Tottenham) form has dropped significantly. He should be sold.
The British outlet TalkSport reported on the 28th about the transfer rumors regarding Son Heung-min. The outlet stated, "Son Heung-min is having a tough time this season. There is a possibility he could transfer this summer. Since Tottenham has failed to qualify for the Champions League, there could be mass departures from the club. Amid this chaos, the future of captain Son Heung-min is also uncertain."
The biggest reason is that Son Heung-min's form has declined. TalkSport noted, "The captain of the South Korean national team has been omitted from Coach Postecoglou's roster. He is far from the reputation he previously enjoyed. After his contract was extended until 2026, Son Heung-min has faced severe criticism from experts and fans due to a significant decline in his performance."
Ultimately, there is an evaluation that Son Heung-min's performance does not match his weekly salary. The outlet added, "Son Heung-min's form has drastically fallen. He has scored 7 goals and provided 9 assists in 26 Premier League matches, indicating a decline in form. Speculation arose that he may leave at the end of the season. Clubs from Saudi Arabia and Turkey have expressed interest in Son Heung-min."
Gabriel Agbonlahor, who played as a forward at Aston Villa, remarked, "It seems that Son Heung-min has lost a lot of the speed he had in his prime. He was a fantastic player, but he cannot show the speed of his prime now. As he turns 33 in July, is it time for him to leave Tottenham?"
Since joining Tottenham in 2015, Son Heung-min has been dedicated as a one-club man. He has received many honors, including being the top scorer in the Premier League, but has been far from winning trophies. Son Heung-min turned down offers from big clubs to stay at Tottenham.
However, what remains is being treated like a discarded object. This season, Tottenham has plummeted to 14th in the Premier League. They were eliminated early from the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup. While there is a possibility of winning the Europa League, it is very slim.
Not everyone agrees with Son Heung-min's transfer. Former Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp countered, "Son Heung-min still has a lot to offer to Tottenham. He is a fantastic player at Tottenham. Replacing him is not easy."
Redknapp added, "Tottenham has signed Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich, but he remains quiet. It is never easy to replace a top player like Son. Coach Postecoglou has not utilized Son Heung-min properly."
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