Tottenham captain Son Heung-min to join a Major Soccer League team this summer is 8/15 with Sky Bet
The South Korean, who has now entered the final year of his Spurs deal, is being linked with a move away from north London this summer following the arrival of new manager Thomas Frank from Brentford.
As part of Sky Bet's transfer specials market, Son is now favoured to join an MLS club by September 2, which carries odds of 8/15.
A move to the Saudi Pro League is deemed the next most likely destination with the bookies, garnering odds of 4/5.
Meanwhile, a reunion with former Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho at Fenerbahce could be on the cards, with Sky Bet giving that scenario odds of 7/2.
Bayer Leverkusen, Manchester United and Liverpool round out the top six, with odds of 7/2, 12/1 and 18/1 respectively.
Sky Bet Special: Son Heung-min to sign for before September 2, 2025
Any MLS club - 8/15
Any Saudi Pro League club - 4/5
Fenerbahce - 7/2
Bayer Leverkusen - 7/2
Man United - 12/1
Liverpool - 18/1
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