What the hell are you thinking? It's not even a 1+2 contract, will Son Heung-min leave Tottenham in June next year? Rashford and Swap Deal Rumors Open for Pandemic
Dec 15, 2024
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The atmosphere, which had been tied to Tottenham's lifetime, was reversed in a moment. On the 12th (Korea time), British Give Me Sports said, `Tottenham is looking for a long-term replacement for Son Heung-min. Son Heung-min is scheduled to leave Tottenham in two years. Tottenham's brightest star Son Heung-min is entering the twilight of his career and there is a growing sense that he will leave Tottenham either this year or next. Yang Min-hyuk will join in January but is seen as a long-term replacement rather than an immediate solution. Tottenham's reliance on 32-year-old Son Heung-min to score shows the need for future plans, he said.
There are already candidates for replacement. Marcus Rashford of Manchester United. On the 13th, the British Mirror said 'Manchester United wants to send Rashford next summer. If Rashford stays in England, Tottenham could be one of the destinations. Son Heung-min seems happy at Tottenham at the moment, but he is reportedly frustrated because there is no progress on a long-term contract. As Son's successor, Rashford appears to be the right player.'
Rashford has been on the cutting board a lot recently due to various misbehaviors, but he is still an attractive player, either Naina or Play. There was even a possibility of a swap deal. What is important is that Tottenham is starting to prepare for Son's future.
It is a different trend from just a few days ago. Agent Son Heung-min, who declined to speak, stepped up himself. We talked about renewing the contract. The British Spurs Web reported on the 11th (Korea time) that Son Heung-min's agent talked about Son's contract and transfer rumors. Spurs Web reported that Son Heung-min's agent flatly denied speculation that the transfer was imminent and that discussions were underway with Tottenham for a new contract. Son's agent said it was not true that Son made a request to the Spanish club first or went to the Turkiye League. Tottenham want to buy time in contract talks. Son Heung-min is expected to agree a long-term deal with Tottenham before the end of this season. It is expected to sign up to a three-year contract while maintaining its current salary'
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England 'Evening Standard' also mentioned Davis' renewal and told about Son Heung-min's one-year contract extension. The Evening Standard said: "'Tottenham will also invoke a one-year contract extension clause to leave Son with the club unless he signs a long-term contract extension in the meantime'
Earlier, there was even a 'HERE WE GO official'. On the 13th, Fabrizio Romano, who is considered the most prestigious player in the European transfer market, said on his SNS that `Tottenham has begun activating options to extend Son Heung-min's existing contract until 2026.'
On the 4th, the British Telegraph said 「Tottenham will soon issue an option to extend Son Heung-min's one-year contract」. Tottenham then signed Son Heung-min's last contract (four years) in July 2021, and the club reportedly has the option to extend the contract for another year. 'Tottenham only needs to let Son know that it is exercising its option to extend the contract. Both Tottenham and Son Heung-min agree to activate the option.
The Daily Mail reported on the 6th that `Tottenham will extend Son Heung-min's one-year contract and maintain the contract after the end of the season.' "Son Heung-min's existing contract is set to expire in June, and Tottenham are trying to avoid the risk of rival clubs leaving for the FA in January by talking to him," it said. TBR Football reported that `Tottenham said they have no plans to discuss a new contract with Son Heung-min.' Then 'Son Heung-min was shocked by the club's decision. The club negotiated re-signing with Son Heung-min and his camp, and although the two sides agreed, it appears that the club has suddenly changed its attitude.
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But the atmosphere fluctuated again. The British Evening Standard reported on the 28th that `Tottenham will issue a one-year extension option to keep Son Heung-min on the condition that he will not sign a long-term contract agreement.' It was not that Tottenham did not offer a renewal offer, but that Son Heung-min refused.
Son Heung-min also recently "There's nothing else to say right now. "If I do what I can do for the rest of the season, do my best to help the team and do what the team needs for the team, it's the most important thing for me to show how I improve day by day, day by day, just as the future is always unpredictable," he said. "I told you before the season, but I really have a big idea to make it special, so I'm focusing on that and not paying attention to anything else."," he said, leaving a strange lingering impression.
However, since then, the two sides have reached an agreement to some extent. As it has been, Son Heung-min seemed to put more weight on staying at Tottenham. Tottenham, which did not offer a long-term contract to a player over 30 years old, started to catch Son Heung-min, and Son Heung-min showed signs of accepting it. However, this report has once again thrown the spotlight into disarray.
Brian King, who has been a scout for Tottenham in the past, also drew a line on Son Heung-min's renewal. Tottenham News reported that `King thinks Tottenham created his own problems with Son Heung-min.' According to the media outlet, King `just like Tottenham made a guess' and"The club had to finalize Son Heung-min's renewal negotiations at least two months ago. If that had been the case, this speculation would not have been made. Son has settled in Tottenham, and his future has to be decided in the short term or in the long term." There is no reason why Son Heung-min wants to move to Manchester United. But Tottenham created a problem by not doing the right thing. He's been loyal to Tottenham, and he's still a good player."
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Son's future is a hot potato. Son Heung-min's contract with Tottenham expires next summer. Initially, Tottenham is expected to offer Son Heung-min a long-term contract renewal. There have been constant talks about renewing contracts around Christmas last year. As Son Heung-min also loves Tottenham, the contract is expected to be renewed without difficulty. But the tide has changed.
When there was talk that Son Heung-min could break up with Tottenham, big clubs moved. Barcelona was the most active. It was last October that Son Heung-min was rumored to go to Barcelona. Spain's El Nacional said, `It has been confirmed that Deku is negotiating a deal to bring Son Heung-min to Barcelona.` Barcelona had to focus on free agency instead of large-scale investment due to financial problems. Thanks to this, several star players have recently been able to be recruited at no cost. Juan Laporta and Deku want to maintain this policy, and they are monitoring the situation of star players whose contracts expire next June. The name that stands out the most is Son Heung-min. Son Heung-min will not renew his contract with Tottenham and is expected to be able to say goodbye for the first time in 10 years. He could be a surprise signing for Barcelona, and there are already news that Deku is in negotiations. His addition will have a huge impact on Barcelona marketing as well,' the report said.
Subsequently, related reports poured out. Spain's Carpetas Blaugrana reports 'Barcelona confirms Son Heung-min will be brought from Tottenham for free' Then 'Barcelona is already planning with Director Decu at the center. Barcelona will enter a new phase. Salary margins will improve and financial fair play will not be limited. This situation allows us to aspire to sign a contract with a world star. According to the news, Deku is already moving toward recruiting global stars. We are in talks with Tottenham to recruit Son Heung-min.
On the 3rd, Spain's El Goldie Hidal reported that `Barcelona is trying to sell two resources outside of its power at the same time to recruit Son Heung-min.' El Goldie Hidal wants Barcelona to recruit Son Heung-min. It will sell Ansu Fati and Ferran Torres at the same time to fill Son's salary. Barcelona coach Han Ji-flick is interested in recruiting Son Heung-min. It was positive when Deku Sporting Director suggested Son Heung-min to Flick.
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On the 7th, Spain's El Nacional reported that Tottenham legend Son Heung-min is willing to join Barcelona without a transfer fee. It was then reported that `according to the latest information, Son suggested himself to be a part of Barcelona.' It is the so-called counterproposal. In other words, Son Heung-min is considering escaping Tottenham. El Nacional emphasized that Son Heung-min is an attractive target for recruitment in terms of marketing as well as his soccer ability. In September, rumors of a transfer to Atletico Madrid emerged. Spain's Pichahes reports that `Atletico Madrid are interested in Son Heung-min.' Pichahes said 'Atletico were one of the busiest teams in the transfer market last summer. Atletico, which brought Julián Álvarez and others, are continuing to work to strengthen the squad. With several names coming to mind, the most noticeable player is Son Heung-min.
At the same time, he even presented specific circumstances that there had already been contact with non-public officials. Pichahes said 'A contact was made between Atletico and Son Heung-min's agent. We had an informal conversation. Finally, Pichahes said, `Son Heung-min has turned 32 years old, but he is still performing well at the highest level.' Above all, his contract term ends in 2025. Son Heung-min has not been able to sign a contract extension with Tottenham so far. Son is attracting attention from Saudi Arabia, but he wants to stay in Europe.
Talk of going to Saudi Arabia continued. Tottenham superstar Son Heung-min caught Saudi's attention, reported the British newspaper Hotspur HQ. Hotspur HQ said 'Saudi is still considering recruiting Son Heung-min next summer. Son Heung-min is one of five high-profile players on the recruitment list for Saudi clubs, who have said they want to improve their recruitment. The Saudis are looking to sign Son for free, but Tottenham have the option to extend Son's contract until 2026. 'When Son Heung-min turns 33 next summer, Tottenham will have to make a decision if a great offer comes through one of Saudi al-Hilal, al-Nasr, al-Itihad and al-Ahli.'
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This is not the first Saudi interest. Saudi's RT Hard showed interest in Son Heung-min in June last year. The transfer fee alone reached $65 million. The annual salary was also enormous. For Son Heung-min, who is nearing the end of his career, it was news that would tempt his ears. But I refused. Son Heung-min said after the A match against El Salvador in June, `If I wanted to go to Saudi Arabia, I wouldn't be here now (laughs). "I love soccer, money is important, but playing in the Premier League is a dream." "(Ki) Sung-yong also said, "In the past, Korean captains do not go to China." Money doesn't matter to me right now,' he said, dismissing the trip to Saudi Arabia.
However, when the renewal negotiations did not continue properly, he was once again on the surface. The British team talk is 'Son Heung-min is attracting attention from Saudi teams. Son Heung-min, along with Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, was the top recruitment player for Saudi teams, adding, `Son Heung-min was angry that Tottenham did not sign him an extension, and the Saudi teams noticed it.' Then 'Son Heung-min has been Tottenham's most famous player for the past few seasons. In particular, after Harry Kane's departure, he played as the best player in Tottenham ' However, it was recently reported that Tottenham would not offer Son Heung-min a new extension contract. In fact, Son Heung-min says he is not satisfied with the current situation. Now Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy will have to find a new star. Son Heung-min's anger could lead to the choice of moving to Saudi Arabia.
Not only Saudi Arabia but also Paris Saint-Germain joined. Team Talk in England said, `If Tottenham fails to advance to the Champions League, Tottenham is likely to sell Son Heung-min in the transfer market next summer.' Paris Saint-Germain, a big French club, has been keeping an eye on Son for a long time. Paris Saint-Germain have made plans to recruit Son Heung-min before.
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Prior to this, Turkiye's Contrasport is aiming for Tottenham star Son Heung-min, saying that Galatasaray is preparing to surprise the world. It plans to offer an appropriate transfer fee in January to recruit Son Heung-min, whose contract with Tottenham ends next summer. If he fails, he will seek to recruit him again next summer and there is no transfer fee. Turkiye's Panatic is also preparing to recruit Son Heung-min whose contract with Tottenham ends next summer. He said he would try to bring him in without a transfer fee.
The Hard Tackle of England went one step further. Tottenham said it would set up a negotiation table over Son Heung-min's transfer. The Hard Task said that Galatasaray is looking for Son Heung-min to be recruited and will coordinate the negotiation schedule with Tottenham, adding that Galatasaray wants Son to be brought in at a discounted price in the January transfer market. Tottenham will also negotiate soon over Galatasaray and Son Heung-min.
Recently, even Manchester United and Real Madrid came forward. Give Me Sports reported on the 4th that `Manchester United considers the world-class Tottenham star as a strong target for recruitment.' Give Me Sports said Son Heung-min is a strong target for Manchester United and has been criticized for recruiting a player whose career is nearing its end. Zlatan Ibrahimovic joined Manchester United at the age of 35 after staying 20 months and moving to LA Galaxy, while Edinson Cavani was also 33 when he moved from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to Manchester United. Can Manchester United consider this practice again? Manchester United is rumored to be a strong target for Tottenham star Son Heung-min as his contract expires next summer. Son Heung-min, who rated Enze Postecoglou as a world-class player, must be a welcome player from Manchester United fans.
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This is not the first time Son Heung-min has been rumored to go to Real Madrid. It first erupted in June 2019 ahead of the European Champions League final between Tottenham and Liverpool. Sadio Mane, Liverpool's key striker at the time, told a media outlet that `"I've never heard Real Madrid want me. I heard he wants Eden Hazard and Son Heung-min." Hazard later confirmed his move to Real Madrid. In the same month, the Italian media also raised the possibility of Son Heung-min going to Real Madrid. "Real Madrid is trying to recruit Son Heung-min," said Chiro Venelato on Raisport's "La Domenica Sportiva" Therefore, Tottenham predicted Irving Rosano as a substitute, but Rosano was close to moving to Napoli.
Rumors about Son Heung-min's trip to Real Madrid, which sank below the surface, erupted again in January 2021. On the 1st of the new year, Turkish reporter Ekrem Konur posted on social media that `Son Heung-min is attracting the attention of Real Madrid.' Starting with this, the European media is fluctuating. England's Give Me Sports reported that coach Zinedine Zidane is closely monitoring Son Heung-min, and Spain's Don Balon even delivered a specific transfer fee. Real Madrid set aside 70 million euros (about 93.2 billion won) to recruit Son Heung-min. England's Kurt Offside said `Tottenham doesn't want to sell Son Heung-min, but players are generally left shaken when Real Madrid make an offer.'
In September last year, he watched Son Heung-min as Kylian Mbappe was delayed. Spain's Pichahes said at the time that Son Heung-min's versatility on the field made him the most preferred player for Real Madrid to strengthen its squad in the transfer market in the future. Real kept a close eye on Son's move for a while and expressed interest in recruiting him, making the club's fans look forward to it.
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