Latest news with #SonHeungMin
BBC News
4 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
Saudi interest in Spurs' Son - Wednesday's gossip
Tottenham could sell Son Heung-min amid Saudi Arabia interest, Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi puts question mark over Arsenal move and Chelsea make approach for AC Milan keeper Mike forward Son Heung-min is a target for Saudi Arabian clubs and Spurs could choose to cash in on the 32-year-old South Korean as they look to generate transfer funds. (Telegraph), externalManchester United winger Jadon Sancho could also be heading to the Saudi Pro League with Al-Hilal, Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr all interested in the 25-year-old England international. (Mirror), externalReal Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 26, has cast doubt over a move to Arsenal, with the Spain international saying he has "options" and is unsure about where he will end up. (Radio Nacional de Espana, via Metro), external Brentford and Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo, 25, is hoping for wages of £250,000 a week - five times his current wage - if he joins Manchester United. (Times - subscription required), externalInter Milan have have made contact with Como manager Cesc Fabregas about the former Spain midfielder taking over as their new manager following the departure of Simone Inzaghi. (Sky Sports Italia - in Italian), externalChelsea have made an approach to sign 29-year-old France keeper Mike Maignan, who has one year left on his contract at AC Milan. (Talksport), externalCrystal Palace part-owner John Textor, who also owns French side Lyon, is trying to sell his majority share in the club as the Eagles try to avoid being disqualified from the Europa League next season for breaking Uefa's multi-club ownership rules. (Mail), externalEngland keeper Aaron Ramsdale has held talks about a move to West Ham from Southampton, who are hoping to get £20m for the 27-year-old following the club's relegation from the Premier League. (Talksport), external Croatia midfielder Luka Modric, 39, has verbally agreed to join AC Milan when he leaves Real Madrid after the Fifa Club World Cup this summer. (Gianluca di Marzio, via Football Italia), external
The Sun
10 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Son Heung-min ‘could LEAVE Tottenham' as club look to cash in for squad transfer overhaul
TOTTENHAM legend Son Heung-min is set to leave the club, according to reports. The Spurs skipper lifted the Europa League in what could prove to be his final appearance. 1 Son has been in North London for the last ten years, playing 454 games and scoring 173 goals. But his time now appears to be up as Tottenham are looking to cash-in on him before his contract expires this time next year. The Telegraph report that a sale would bolster their summer transfer budget and fund a squad overhaul. Clubs from Saudi Arabia are interested in a deal for the Korean winger. Chiefs view him as a "recognisable world star" that could boost the Pro League's growth in Asia. Tottenham triggered a one-year extension in Son's contract in January. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..
Telegraph
11 hours ago
- Business
- Telegraph
Son Heung-min set to leave Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min could be another high-profile departure this summer as the club seek to generate transfer funds and reshape their squad ahead of a return to the Champions League next season. There is an opportunity for Spurs to generate a fee for Son, 32, who lifted the Europa League trophy in Bilbao last month. He has one year left on his existing contract after the club triggered an option for another year this January. Saudi Pro League clubs have long been interested in Son, a recognisable world star with a major following in Asia as well as Europe. Son would depart on a high as one of the greats of Spurs in the last two decades. He has been captain since August 2023 and the departure of his erstwhile strike partner, Harry Kane. A persistent foot injury meant Richarlison just edged ahead of Son for the Spurs XI that started the final against Manchester United, although the South Korean came on in the second half. Arguably the best Spurs signing of the modern era, Son joined from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015 and has become a star of the Premier League and in his home country, South Korea. He was not in the squad for the final Spurs game of the season, a 4-1 home defeat to Brighton as a consequence of the foot injury. Son is currently with the South Korea national team, which plays its final two World Cup qualifiers against Iraq and Kuwait this month. They need only a single point to reach the tournament and Son is not expected to feature in a prominent role as he recovers from injury. He did not feature in Tuesday's new season kit launch. Ange Postecoglou's future looks very much in doubt, with no assurances yet from chairman Daniel Levy that the Australian will continue as manager next season. Postecoglou has been on holiday in Europe since the end of the Europa League victory celebrations last week. Telegraph Sport reported on Monday that Levy's key aide at the club, Donna Cullen, is stepping down after a long period of service with Enic, the company that controls Spurs. Cullen has been on the board at the club since 2006. In addition, there are questions over the future of finance director Matthew Collecott. Nevertheless, victory over United and the first European trophy since 1984 has changed the mood among supporters after a league season in which Spurs finished 17th – with a victory parade on Tottenham High Road. Postecoglou said after the parade it was not he who would make the decisions on his future. Asked how he felt about Spurs' season, Postecoglou responded to the BBC: 'How do I assess it? Outstanding. We won a trophy which we haven't done in 17 years and we are in the Champions League. Ask anyone at this football club at the start of the year whether they would take that – I'm pretty sure there wouldn't be a person in the house who wouldn't.'
South China Morning Post
13 hours ago
- General
- South China Morning Post
World Cup: South Korea near qualification as Uzbekistan chase history
Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in – fresh off European trophy wins – aim to lead South Korea to the World Cup, with four remaining automatic spots from Asia up for grabs. Japan and Iran have already sealed their berths at the tournament next year in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. South Korea are guaranteed to join them on Thursday if they avoid defeat against Iraq in Basra. Even if they lose, they will have another opportunity at home to Kuwait next Tuesday in Group B. South Korea and Spurs captain Son did not have his best club season, but the 32-year-old attacker finished it off by lifting the Europa League trophy. International teammate Lee collected a Champions League winner's medal with Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday after they thrashed Inter Milan 5-0 in Munich, although he remained on the bench for the final. Paris Saint-Germain's Lee Kang-in touches the Champions League trophy. Photo: Xinhua
BBC News
14 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
Is this summer 'ideal time' for Son to leave?
While we wait for Daniel Levy to tell us what is to become of Ange Postecoglou, there are some other changes in personnel to consider for next season's injury crisis cannot be repeated. In addition to the changes in our medical team, we can expect to see new player signings to help strengthen our others, I would like us to sign Rayan Cherki from Lyon because I think his style of play suits our club and will give fans something to cheer in the opposite direction, Spurs have already confirmed a series of departures, with some others still to be considered.I'm on the fence regarding Mathys Tel and I think it will come down to Levy's feelings about his price significantly, Son Heung-min and Cristian Romero could be December 2024, Romero vented his frustration at how the club is run and could be on his way out, unless the prospect of Champions League football has made him sad as it would be to see Sonny leave, this summer could be the ideal time for both player and club. Son was always going to leave as a legend in the fans' eyes, but after lifting our first trophy in 17 years, now he can do it believing it for himself will want to make as much money from any Son sale as possible - as well as releasing our highest earner from the but definitely not least, I would like to offer a note of recognition and thanks for Donna-Maria Cullen, who has stepped down as executive director. With so few women in senior leadership positions in the Premier League, Donna will be missed, but will forever remain an more from Ali Speechly at Women Of The Lane, external and on Instagram, external
