Tottenham weigh up rivalling Liverpool for Marc Guehi
Sources believe the 'key player clause' meant that it was virtually impossible for Tottenham to even consider selling Son before the tour to Asia and the game in South Korea.
And it is why there remains some doubt over Son's long-term future once Spurs return to the UK just over 10 days before their first Premier League game of the season against Burnley.
Frank has been guarded over Son's long-term future, but did suggest he would not want to lose him on the eve of the new season. Asked if he would prefer to avoid a scenario similar to that of Harry Kane, who left the day before the first game of the 2023-24 season, Frank said: 'Yeah. First and foremost, here's here now. I'm not worried too much about it. Let's take that five or six weeks down the line.'
Son left team-mates and staff under the impression he was ready to leave Tottenham at the end of last season after winning the Europa League with the club.
There has been interest from Saudi Arabia and the United States, although there have since been suggestions he is happy to stay at Tottenham - at least until January.
Asked about the future of Son last week, Frank said: 'Right now I have a player (Son) that is fully committed and training well. If a player has been at a club a long time, then there will always be a decision for the club to take, of course. And, of course, the head coach and the guys who are in charge and this case will be with Daniel (Levy) and Johan (Lange). If someone wants to leave at a certain stage, then there can be something there. But the club will always decide in the end.'
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