Tottenham are reportedly set to delay a choice on captain Son Heung-min’s future till after their pre-season tour in Asia.
Son captained the membership to the Europa League final month, bringing an finish to their 17-year trophy drought.
The 32-year-old’s future stays unsure regardless of the triumph, amid hyperlinks to golf equipment within the Saudi Professional League this summer season.
Tottenham triggered a one-year extension in January with Son’s contract now expiring in 2026, however the membership may take heed to presents this summer season reasonably than enable him to depart on a free.
In line with the BBC, a possible sale has been difficult by Tottenham’s upcoming pre-season tour of Asia.
The report claims an exit can be delayed till after the tour, with Son a central a part of Tottenham’s business plans attributable to his standing in South Korea.
Tottenham are anticipated to delay a choice on Son Heung-min’s future till after their tour
Son is a nationwide hero in South Korea, the second vacation spot on Tottenham’s summer season tour
Son has been central to business actions throughout earlier excursions – pictured in 2022
Son’s involvement in actions has reportedly already been agreed with Tottenham dedicated to the plans, which might require a big-money provide for the membership to contemplate a sale previous to the tour.
Tottenham start their tour with a pleasant towards arch rivals Arsenal in Hong Kong on July 31, earlier than travelling to South Korea to face Newcastle in Seoul on August 3.
The Times reported that Tottenham are contractually obliged to play their captain within the match.
An open coaching session is deliberate the day past, with the likes of Son and Tottenham’s younger South Korean winger Yang Min-hyeok prone to function.
It should mark the fifth time Tottenham have toured South Korea since Son joined the membership from Bayer Leverkusen again in 2015.
Son addressed his future following South Korea’s 4-0 win in a World Cup qualifier towards Bahrain final week.
‘I nonetheless have yet one more yr left on the contract,’ he mentioned.
‘Fairly than saying something at this second, I believe we should always all wait and see what occurs.
Tottenham are reportedly contracted to play Son in a pleasant in South Korea in August
Son’s future is among the many urgent duties dealing with Tottenham’s new head coach Thomas Frank
Son may in the end go away the membership after a decade this summer season following Europa League glory
‘However irrespective of the place I find yourself, I’ll at all times do one of the best I can. It should by no means change.’
Son has beforehand turned down approaches from the Saudi Professional League, however might be open to a transfer with one yr left on his deal.
Son has scored 173 objectives in 454 matches for Tottenham, putting him fourth of their all-time goalscoring charts.
His future is anticipated to be one of many key choices dealing with new head coach Thomas Frank, who was appointed final week.
