Tottenham Not Interested in Selling Son Heung-min Despite Al-Ittihad Interest
Tottenham Hotspur has no intention of selling Son Heung-min this summer, despite interest from Saudi club Al-Ittihad. According to ESPN, Al-Ittihad is preparing to bid around £51m for the South Korean superstar, who has scored 145 goals for Spurs. However, Tottenham is not under any pressure to cash in on Son, who still has two years left on his contract. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that the player himself is not looking to leave Spurs either.
Son had a difficult season by his standards last time around, struggling for his best form but still scoring 14 goals in all competitions for Spurs. It was his worst goal-scoring return since his first Premier League season in 2015-16, having come off his best campaign in 2020-21 when he scored 24 times. However, he is still a crucial part of Tottenham’s plans as new manager Ange Postecoglou looks to build a team for a new era under his stewardship.
Al-Ittihad has already made an impact in the transfer market this summer, signing Karim Benzema from Real Madrid in a blockbuster move. Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante is also expected to make the move to the Saudi club. Another Chelsea player, Kalidou Koulibaly, is linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League, with Al-Hilal interested in a £25m move for the defender on a three-year contract.
Tottenham’s Plans for Son Heung-min
Despite Son’s poor form last season, Tottenham has faith in the South Korean forward and sees him as a key player for the future. The club is not interested in selling him to Al-Ittihad or any other club this summer. With two years left on his contract, Tottenham is in a strong position to negotiate and will only consider selling Son if the price is right.
Son has been a crucial player for Tottenham since joining the club in 2015. He has scored 145 goals in 280 appearances for Spurs, helping the team reach the Champions League final in 2019. He has also won the Premier League Goal of the Season award twice and was named Tottenham’s Player of the Year in 2019-20.
New manager Ange Postecoglou is looking to build a new team at Tottenham, and Son is a key part of his plans. Postecoglou has a reputation for playing attacking football, and Son’s pace and goal-scoring ability make him an ideal player for his system. Tottenham is also looking to sign new players this summer to strengthen the squad and provide competition for places.
Al-Ittihad’s Interest in Son Heung-min
Al-Ittihad’s interest in Son Heung-min is not surprising given his reputation as one of the best forwards in the Premier League. The Saudi club has already made a statement of intent by signing Karim Benzema from Real Madrid, and they are looking to add more star players to their squad.
However, Tottenham is not interested in selling Son this summer, and the player himself is not looking to leave Spurs either. Son has been at Tottenham for six years and has developed a strong bond with the club and its fans. He is also settled in London with his family and is unlikely to want to uproot his life for a move to Saudi Arabia.
Conclusion
Tottenham Hotspur is not interested in selling Son Heung-min this summer, despite interest from Saudi club Al-Ittihad. The South Korean forward had a difficult season by his standards last time around but is still a crucial part of Tottenham’s plans for the future. New manager Ange Postecoglou is looking to build a new team at Tottenham, and Son’s pace and goal-scoring ability make him an ideal player for his system. Tottenham is also looking to sign new players this summer to strengthen the squad and provide competition for places. Al-Ittihad’s interest in Son is not surprising, but Tottenham is in a strong position to negotiate and will only consider selling him if the price is right.