"Son Heung-min's transfer is a necessary evil."

TBR Football reported on the 2nd (Korean time) that "Tottenham is considering the acquisition of Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sané (29). The transfer is in the process of being realized."

Sané's contract with Bayern Munich ends at the conclusion of this season. Another candidate to replace Son Heung-min has emerged.

Recently, local reports in England indicate that Tottenham is expected to release Son Heung-min during the summer transfer window and acquire a player to replace him, aiming for a generational change.

As Son Heung-min enters his mid-30s, the prevailing thought is to cash in on him before he becomes a free agent and use the funds generated from his sale to acquire a player who can long-term replace him.

First, the most likely candidate is Wolverhampton ace Matheus Cunha.

Tottenham Hotspur News noted on the 31st of last month that "Son Heung-min is struggling under manager Ange Postecoglou this season, causing significant frustration for Tottenham," and claimed that "Tottenham needs to make changes in the transfer market, and acquiring a player like Matheus Cunha, who has experience in the Premier League, would be the best option."

The suggestion was to release Son Heung-min and bring in a proven player like Cunha, who would be at his peak.

Cunha, who leads Wolverhampton, is regarded as the team's ace and a top-level striker in the Premier League, regardless of the team's performance. This season, Cunha has scored 13 goals and provided 4 assists, making him the central figure in Wolverhampton's attack.

Cunha understands that while his team is competing in the relegation zone and he needs to contribute for the team, he has also hinted that he is open to a transfer.

In an interview with The Guardian, he stated, "I will not leave the team during the season when they are in a difficult situation. We are close to achieving our goal of staying in the league," but added, "However, I feel the need to move to the next stage. I want to compete for big goals like winning. I know I have potential," expressing his desire to transfer to a title-contending team.

Tottenham Hotspur News reported that "many Tottenham fans want Cunha," stating that "due to Premier League revenue and sustainability regulations (PSR), a release process within the squad will be necessary to acquire Cunha," and argued that to bring Cunha in, Tottenham would have to let Son Heung-min go.

It added, "While Son Heung-min does not have to be the first to be released, his age and high salary mean he will become the top candidate for sale in the summer transfer market. This would stabilize Richarlison and also benefit Cunha. Dominic Solanke could also gain from this, and if Tottenham acquires a striker, they could achieve a higher league ranking next season."

It appears that a significant transfer fee will need to be raised to sign Cunha, and amid this, reports have emerged that Tottenham is targeting Sané, who will become a free agent at the end of this season.

In contrast to Cunha, Tottenham can acquire Sané without spending a transfer fee by releasing Son Heung-min and covering his salary.

Sané is also seen as an attractive option given that he is already a proven commodity in the Premier League. He developed into a top winger in the Premier League under the guidance of manager Pep Guardiola at Manchester City before moving to Bayern Munich.

According to TBR Football, Tottenham has entered into a competition with Arsenal to acquire Sané on a free transfer.

Tottenham Hotspur News predicted, "Acquiring Sané could be a wise choice for Tottenham. This could help chairman Daniel Levy, who has faced significant criticism due to poor performances this season, regain trust from fans."

It also speculated, "Sané can play on the left wing, while Dejan Kulusevski can take responsibility on the right. Thus, Son Heung-min's departure does not seem to pose a major issue for Tottenham."

This season, Sané has appeared in 36 matches, recording 11 goals and providing 4 assists.

Tottenham Hotspur News projected that "if Sané joins Tottenham, it could infuse new vitality into the Postecoglou system."

On the other hand, it explained, "Son Heung-min could have the opportunity to move away from Tottenham's high expectations and find a chance for a resurgence in a new environment, and from the club's perspective, it could secure a certain level of transfer fee. To escape the completely collapsed reality of Tottenham this season, the analysis suggests that for fans, Son Heung-min's transfer could be a 'necessary evil.'" / 10bird@osenm.co.kr

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