What is Saudi oil money, Son Heung-min's future suddenly uncertain...If you're in doubt about the recent starting position
Feb 22, 2025
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One Football, a soccer media outlet, said on the 22nd that `Tottenham may have to say goodbye to big stars in this summer's transfer market. Amid various transfer rumors, including Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze, there are new reports that could cost Tottenham a significant amount of money, he said.
One Football 'Media criticism surrounding Son Heung-min has been increasing for months. 'This could affect his mindset on the field,' he said, adding that 'this intensified speculation about a summer transfer.
Citing previous reports by Cut of Side, One Football said Son Heung-min is currently receiving attention from Saudi Arabian clubs Al-Itihad and Al-Hilal.
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Son Heung-min, who was contracted until June 2025, activated a one-year extension option until June 2026 last month.
However, it is unclear whether Tottenham will extend Son Heung-min's contract after next summer.
Former Tottenham scout Brian King recently told Tottenham News that `I think Son Heung-min can get a transfer offer at the current stage of his career. The transfer will attract the attention of Son and his representatives. Son is not old enough to make big moves anymore,' Son said, predicting the scenario would enable Son to go to Saudi Arabia.
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One Football said 'Tottenham's sending Son Heung-min away could affect the club emotionally and financially. Son has a huge Tottenham fan base, he said.
"(Son Heung-min's performance is gradually falling, which is drawing attention inside the stadium)," he said.
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Son Heung-min has scored six goals and seven assists in 22 league games this season. Compared to the 2023-2024 season, when he scored 17 goals and 10 assists, he is definitely less productive. He has only scored one goal in his last nine league games.
Son Heung-min aims to score his seventh goal of the season on the road to Ipswich on the 23rd.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
