Tottenham Hotspur are in the process of overhauling the squad that finished 17th in the Premier League and have already added Mohammed Kudus to the ranks.
Spurs are also trying to clinch a deal for Nottingham Forest playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White, even though the Tricky Trees want to block his move to North London.
Conversely, Tottenham will have to ship off players, and one of the reported names on the chopping block is legendary attacker Son Heung-min.
According to an exclusive from Football Asian, Tottenham are planning for the 2025/26 season with Son at the centre of their ambitions.
Despite mounting speculation over his future, the publication understands that a summer departure for the Spurs captain is highly unlikely.
Tottenham will consider a big offer, but sources close to the club insist there is no active effort to sell the former Bayer Leverkusen star, who is entering the final year of his contract.
Chairman Daniel Levy is understood to respect Son’s decision regarding his long-term future.
Meanwhile, “new head coach Thomas Frank has made it clear he prefers the South Korean captain to remain at the club.”
Lucrative proposals from Saudi Arabia are on the table, but Son has yet to engage them. He also held a productive video call with a Major League Soccer club during this break.
However, any potential move to the United States is unlikely before 2026 at the earliest.
Spurs remain focused on building around their talisman as they prepare for a high-stakes campaign at home and in Europe.
Keeping Son is the right decision (View). Even at 33 and entering the twilight of his career, he delivered 11 goals and 12 assists in 46 appearances.
Son is a ‘special player’ and can be a weapon for Frank. His leadership is also massive for the dressing room.
(Stats from Transfermarkt)