The Heung-Min son is already aware that his future in Tottenham Hotspur is not guaranteed beyond this summer. With only weeks before the start of the new season, it is possible that the South Korean striker can leave the club before the first League kick-off.
Thomas Frank, the new man in charge at Spurs, could not make promises on the long -term role of the son at the club when he addressed the media on Friday.
The club keeps its cards near their chest with regard to the probability of a departure.
However, the sources indicate that Tottenham does not want to commit to maintaining it beyond their pre-season tour. This could prove to be a farewell visit.
Despite his emblematic status in northern London and his immense popularity in Asia, the player does not seem to have clarity on what is happening afterwards.
Sound, 33, should be a key figure in the next club tour, with matches against Arsenal in Hong Kong on July 31 and Newcastle in Seoul three days later.
Its inclusion in the team is essential from a commercial point of view, in particular given the importance of travel in the expansion of the Tottenham brand. With its image strongly linked to promotional documents and ticket sales, omitting it of the tour would endanger the club with the organizers of the tour.
However, behind the scenes, discussions have taken place and it is understood that the club has hinted at the son that they would not argue if an appropriate offer is coming.
The player does not push it to do so, but Tottenham is open to doing business if the terms are correct because they weighed the opportunity to enjoy their thumb. Its still 12 months on its current agreement, and it will be the last window where they can order significant costs.
Tottenham does not actively push his son, but they recognize that the club has already appreciated the peak years of his career.
With an eye on the future, they have already moved decisively on the market, sealing a permanent agreement for Mathys such as Bayern Munich and signed Mohammed Kudus of West Ham. They also target other attack options, such as Yoane Wissa from Brentford.
He is no longer considered central to Tottenham plans. Although it remains to be part of the team and should appear in the friendly match of this weekend against reading, it is available for the transfer and has several suitors.
Three Saudi clubs-Al-Ahli, Al-Nassr and Al-Qadsiah-have shown the desire to pay more than 30 million pounds sterling to take the son to the Middle East. The interest of Major League Soccer has also surfaced, the LAFC linked earlier in summer. His former manager Jose Mourinho would be eager to take him to Fenerbahce.
His journey with the team in Asia, but what happens after that is far from certain. For a player who gave spurs so many emblematic moments, the trip could mark the end of an era.
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