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The Irish Sun
16 hours ago
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- The Irish Sun
Son Heung-min set to snub MLS transfer despite Tottenham captain being ready for new challenge
LOS ANGELES FC look set to miss out on Tottenham's Son Heung-min — for now. The MLS club were keen on making the Spurs skipper their big-name replacement for former Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud, 38, who has joined Lille. 2 Son Heung-min set to snub MLS transfer despite being open to move But a move to America is unlikely at this stage, meaning the California outfit will have to wait either until January or another 12 months. summer , going out on the high of winning the Europa League. He has a year remaining on his £200,000-a-week contract but a US switch does appeal to him. The forward is expected to return to training next week for medical checks. READ MORE TOTTENHAM NEWS Son will also hold face-to-face talks with new manager The South Korea international has also been targeted by Saudi Pro League clubs and is coveted by his old boss Jose Mourinho at Fenerbahce in Turkey. It would be a major shock if the North Londoners sold him ahead of their trip to Seoul at the start of August. Tottenham play a friendly against Newcastle at The Seoul World Cup Stadium on August 3. Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS would not let him go on the cheap, though, especially given the vast commercial benefits he brings to the club through his iconic status in his home country. Meanwhile, new boy Luka Vuskovic will finally join up with Spurs on Saturday. Why Mikel Arteta must deliver best team in London a trophy | Arsenal Exposed The Croatia defender was signed for £12million from Hajduk Split in 2023. But he could not move until the first transfer window following his 18th birthday in February. 2 Luka Vuskovic will finally join up with Spurs
The Sun
16 hours ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Son Heung-min set to snub MLS transfer despite Tottenham captain being ready for new challenge
LOS ANGELES FC look set to miss out on Tottenham's Son Heung-min — for now. The MLS club were keen on making the Spurs skipper their big-name replacement for former Arsenal and Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud, 38, who has joined Lille. 2 But a move to America is unlikely at this stage, meaning the California outfit will have to wait either until January or another 12 months. Son, who turns 33 on Tuesday, had been open to ending his decade at Spurs this summer, going out on the high of winning the Europa League. He has a year remaining on his £200,000-a-week contract but a US switch does appeal to him. The forward is expected to return to training next week for medical checks. Son will also hold face-to-face talks with new manager Thomas Frank. It would be a major shock if the North Londoners sold him ahead of their trip to Seoul at the start of August. Tottenham play a friendly against Newcastle at The Seoul World Cup Stadium on August 3. Spurs would not let him go on the cheap, though, especially given the vast commercial benefits he brings to the club through his iconic status in his home country. Meanwhile, new boy Luka Vuskovic will finally join up with Spurs on Saturday. Why Mikel Arteta must deliver best team in London a trophy | Arsenal Exposed The Croatia defender was signed for £12million from Hajduk Split in 2023. But he could not move until the first transfer window following his 18th birthday in February. 2
Daily Mirror
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Thomas Frank to cast eye over £12m Spurs gem as early loan offers land on table
Luka Vuskovic is set to arrive at Tottenham this summer after they struck a deal to sign the Croatian wonderkid from Hajduk Split in September 2023 Thomas Frank is set to cast an eye over 18-year-old Tottenham centre-back Luka Vuskovic in pre-season despite widespread loan interest in the Croatian. Spurs agreed a reported £12million package deal with Hajduk Split for the teenager, then 16, in September 2023 and they're understood to have pipped Manchester City and PSG to his signature. The towering defender starred on loan in Belgium last season with KVC Westerlo, scoring an impressive seven goals from the back, having also previously flourished in Poland during a six-month spell with Radomiak Radom in 2024. Now a series of top-flight clubs from Germany, France and Belgium including Hamburg and Club Brugge have contacted his representatives to register an early interest in signing Vuskovic on loan for the 2025-26 season, should he become available. However, Tottenham are in no immediate rush to make a decision over his future and they're yet to rule out Vuskovic potentially staying put as part of their first-team squad for the forthcoming campaign. Earlier this week, he was handed his senior international debut by Croatia when he was a late substitute in a 5-1 World Cup qualification win over Czechia. Spurs believe they have a major talent on their hands but they intend to manage his development carefully in a bid to ensure he fulfils his potential in north London. Speaking earlier this month, Vuskovic was full of praise for the Europa League winners and shared his excitement about joining the club, stating: 'First of all, I'm looking forward to feeling that level and seeing where I am in relation to the players who just won the Europa League so that I know what I need to work on the most. 'After that, I'll see in agreement with the club which is the smartest next step. The club has proven to be careful and wise in making decisions so far. Belgium has proven to be an ideal league at this stage of my career, and I think it is otherwise a great development league because it gives a lot of opportunities to young players." Belgian side Westerlo have also made no secret of the fact they're keen to forge a partnership with Tottenham to sign more players on loan from Spurs in the future, though their chances of landing Vuskovic for another year look very slim. Alfie Devine also gained valuable senior experience with the Jupiler Pro League outfit, netting six goals in 30 top-flight appearances. In the past six weeks, even before the conclusion of the 2024-25 season, Spurs held a series of meetings with the representatives or their loanees to review their progress. New boss Frank has a proven track record for utilising and developing talent both at Brentford and Brondby, having also previously coached Denmark at various youth levels. Join our new WhatsApp community! Click this link to receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
