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BBC News
12 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Arsenal v Tottenham: Team news
Mikel Arteta has named a strong starting XI for the first north London derby outside the UK at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong. New addition Viktor Gyokeres misses out on making his full debut, but could still make an appearance after being named on a stacked XI: Raya, White, Saliba, Kiwior, Lewis-Skelly, Rice, Norgaard, Odegaard, Martinelli, Saka, Tottenham, Son Heung-min is on the bench alongside James Maddison, who could make his first pre-season XI: Vicario, Porro, Van de Ven, Romero, Spence, Bergvall, Sarr, Bentancur, Odobert, Johnson, live coverage here when the game gets under way
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Real Madrid star Rodrygo has no interest in joining Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur are pursuing a deal for Real Madrid star Rodrygo. But in a big blow for Spurs, the 24-year-old has no interest in joining the North London outfit, per Foot Mercato journalist Santi Aouna. The Lilywhites reportedly made an inquiry for the Brazilian, but no talks are ongoing as the player is not keen to join them. Rodrygo's future at Madrid has become doubtful following the arrival of Xabi Alonso as manager. The forward was a key first-team member for Carlo Ancelotti, but barely featured in the FIFA Club World Cup under Alonso. Rodrygo has three years left on his contract at the Santiago Bernabeu, but the Spanish giants are open to letting him leave. Tottenham have signed Mohammed Kudus, Matheys Tel, Luka Vuskovic, Kevin Danso and Kota Takai so far this summer. But they are not done yet as they aim to bring in further reinforcements for Premier League and Champions League campaigns in 2025-26. Son Heung-min is expected to leave Tottenham amid interest from MLS side Los Angeles FC. Spurs are ready to cash in on the South Korean, who has just a year left on his contract. With Son expected to depart, Tottenham are looking to make a marquee addition to the squad. They identified Rodrygo as an ideal option, but it appears the 24-year-old has no intention of joining them. Stats from Transfermarkt
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Thomas Frank reveals how he plans to build on Ange Postecoglou's legacy at Tottenham - and hints at Son Heung-min's role amid MLS interest
Thomas Frank has revealed how he plans to build on Ange Postecoglou 's legacy at Tottenham - and hinted at a major role for Son Heung-min next season. Frank made an upbeat appearance on the Men in Blazers YouTube channel and gave supporters an early taster of what he hopes to achieve after taking the job. The 51-year-old, who spent seven years in charge of Brentford, quickly emerged as Spurs' No 1 candidate to replace Postecoglou after he was sacked despite leading his side to Europa League glory last season - a first major trophy in 17 years. Keen to hit the ground running, Frank splashed out £55million to sign Mohammed Kudus from West Ham. He then presided over a 2-0 victory over Reading in pre-season, before bore draws with League One outfits Wycombe and Luton. The Dane has also already identified exactly how he will use Postecoglou's eye-catching work over his two campaigns in North London as a foundation. 'First and foremost, I think it's important to say that, Ange and his staff achieved massively by winning the Europa League title,' Frank told Men in Blazers. 'Fantastic. Frank praised his predecessor's legacy but is keen to strike a greater tactical balance 'First time in 41 years, a European title. I love that. I thought it was a lot of good things that I can use and I can, you know, stand on that foundation and then build from there. 'What I like to add is probably a bit more balance in my view. 'Attacking, defending. and then, of course, I think if you want to achieve something big, we need to be be good in all phases of the game.' One player set to prove influential under Frank is captain Son, despite him attracting interest from MLS. Mail Sport reported last week that the 33-year-old is wanted by Los Angeles FC, and Spurs would not stand in his way should he choose to leave. There has been no formal bid tabled but contact has been made. LAFC are reported to be preparing a deal in the region of £15-20million, which could be enough to tempt Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy into talks. Son is also in the final year of his contract in Spurs and after scoring 173 goals in his 454 games to date, his status as an undisputed Spurs great is guaranteed. But Frank showed no indications that Son is on his way out, and revealed he is 'excited' about the role the forward would have next season. 'I think first and foremost, Son's legacy here is remarkable,' Frank added. 'He's been a fantastic player for Tottenham, he is a fantastic player for Tottenham. 'I see a player that that can play a very good role here next season. He's come in, very good mindset, trained very hard, pushed the players. So I'm excited about it.' Son has been a commercial phenomenon, too, and there is no prospect of him leaving before the pre-season tour to Asia, which features games against Arsenal in Hong Kong on Thursday and Newcastle in Seoul three days later.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Tottenham captain Son Heung-min to join a Major Soccer League team this summer is 8/15 with Sky Bet
Tottenham legend Son Heung-min is attracting a wealth of interest from teams in Saudi Arabia and the USA this summer, having most recently emerged a shock target for Major Soccer League outfit Los Angeles FC. 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
The Sun
24-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Tottenham considering £15m transfer offer from LAFC for captain Son Heung-min – but he won't leave before tour
TOTTENHAM are considering a £15million offer for captain Son Heung-min. The South Korea star's future in North London is in doubt with him being a target for LAFC. 9 9 9 9 Spurs have already been active in the transfer market for new manager Thomas Frank. The club have brought in West Ham attacker Mohammed Kudus and are interested in Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White. Son, 33, could head for the exit door as SunSport understands Spurs would accept an offer between £15m and £20m. A potential switch to the MLS would still rely on the Europa League winner agreeing to the move. The former Bayer Leverkusen ace could instead decide to stay and fight for his spot at N17. Son is involved in the discussions over the transfer with all parties. However, a move will be immediate as Son is likely to stay at Spurs for their fixtures during the pre-season tour of Asia. Last season's 17th-placed Premier League finishers face Newcastle in Seoul, South Korea on August 3. This match follows on from the North London derby against Arsenal in Hong Kong. If Spurs were to sell Son before facing the Toon, they would then forfeit up to 75 per cent of the fee they would receive for playing. Son Heung-min hit in head by TROPHY as Tottenham celebrate Europa League victory over Man Utd Son is down as a "key player" in the contract for the touring Premier League side. If he were to travel with the squad but not play, then Spurs would be docked half their fee. The South Korean international is hugely popular in his homeland and wider Asia. Last season, Son scored seven times and assisted nine goals in 30 Premier League appearances. 9 9 Despite the club's shocking performance domestically, Son did become the first captain to lift a trophy since Ledley King in 2008. Frank has spoken about Son's future and appears to be happy if he decides to stay. He said: "Right now, I have a player who 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." As well as Kudus, Spurs have already signed Japanese ace Kato Takai and made Mathys Tel 's loan from Bayern Munich permanent. The club has also welcomed young defender Luka Vuskovic from Hajduk Split. Their pursuit of Gibbs-White is at a standstill despite triggering his £60m release clause. Forest have halted the transfer after claiming the approach from Spurs was "illegal". 9 9
