The news that Barcelona is aiming for Son Heung-min appeared in the UK this time.
The British Daily Mail reported on the 5th (Korea time) "Barcelona is seeking to transfer Tottenham captain Son Heung-min when he becomes a free agent. Despite negotiations between the player and the club, Son's future at Tottenham remains uncertain and his existing contract is set to expire," he reported.
The 32-year-old will then be able to sign a pre-contract with a club overseas, rather than the current English Premier League club, ahead of the final months of his tenure at Tottenham, which he first extended in 2021. Financially strapped Barcelona are looking for a free agent to bring in from the summer transfer window due to their financial situation. Son Heung-min was included in the potential recruitment list."
The origin of this transfer theory is El Nacional, a Spanish media outlet that has consistently connected Barcelona with Son Heung-min. El Nacional has consistently mentioned that Barcelona has been aiming for Son Heung-min since October last year.
At the time, El Nacional said "Barcelona is already watching the stars release their free agency on June 30th. Son Heung-min is the most prominent name in the situation. He appears to have made a real decision not to renew his contract with Tottenham and will therefore say goodbye in 10 years' time" he said.
The media predicted that Son Heung-min could be shaken by Barcelona's temptation and would be loved by Barcelona coach Han Ji-flick. "At Camp Nou, Barcelona can guarantee Son Heung-min that he will fight for the trophy. This will be the reason why Son Heung-min wants to start a new adventure. Aside from his incredible experience at the global level, Son can play in any position in the attacking position, making him a very important player in Flick's plans," he added.
In fact, Son Heung-min's transfer to Barcelona is not mentioned by any media except El Nacional. El Nacional was not a highly reliable medium, but it was easily hard to believe. Putting together the strong information so far, Son Heung-min cannot be a free agent in the summer of 2025 because Tottenham will soon trigger Son's one-year extension.
Nevertheless, El Nacional reported in December last year that Son Heung-min has proposed him back to Barcelona beyond consistently claiming that Son Heung-min is Barcelona's target. According to the media, Son Heung-min, a historical figure of Tottenham Hotspur and one of the EPL's most iconic players, sent a counter-offer to Barcelona. Son Heung-min's contract expires at the end of this season, so there is an open possibility of signing him without transfer costs," he reported.
El Nacional expected that if Son Heung-min moves to Barcelona, he will help Robert Lewandowski to add additional points and creativity to the offense. He also predicted that the commercial effect would be great due to the meeting between Son Heung-min, the best superstar in Asian history, and Barcelona, the world's most popular club.
There is also new news released on the 4th. El Nacional said "Barcelona could have a chance to strengthen its offensive with a world-class player. Tottenham star Son Heung-min will be out of contract in June 2025. Tottenham are looking to re-sign, but South Korean striker Son Heung-min will be seriously considering a possible transfer," he said.
Barcelona's lax financial management and the financial crisis triggered during the COVID-19 period are still a problem for the team. It is so serious that Dani Olmo, a key player, cannot be registered in the squad. In response, Barcelona is aiming for a free agent in the summer transfer market and Son Heung-min, who can become a free agent. It was to not miss the opportunity to recruit Son Heung-min for free.
El Nacional said, `Son continues to show enviable physical conditions and scoring abilities, which can provide Barcelona with the level of leaps and bounds it needs to compete for every title. In addition, Son's professional appearance and dedication fit perfectly with the Barcelona club's philosophy," he said in a very positive evaluation of Son's recruitment.
Even if El Nacional's information is true, Tottenham's one-year extension is still a big variable. El Nacional said `Tottenham will do its best to prevent Son Heung-min from leaving. The English club is already working on a renewal offer that includes a pay rise and a long-term contract. However, a player appears to be evaluating new options at this stage of his career, and could explore new sporting challenges before a final year at the highest levelSon Heung-min said he may not consider renewing his contract with Tottenham.
It was analyzed that Son Heung-min wants to win the world's best stage and championship at the end of his career. The media outlet said, `Son Heung-min's relationship with Tottenham's sports projects will also be key. Son Heung-min's transfer may be inevitable if the team fails to secure a presence in next season's European competition," he added.
British media were also interested in Son Heung-min's transfer to Barcelona, but nothing has been confirmed yet. If Tottenham does not trigger a one-year extension, Son Heung-min's future will be unpredictable. An all-time transfer may occur next summer.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
