Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou appears to have all but confirmed the club’s 4th signing in Min-hyuk Yang, without naming the player.
The club are on the verge of completing a deal for 18-year-old winger from Gangwon FC, as recently reported by Fabrizio Romano.
The young South Korean talent has been identified by Spurs’ scouts as a player with significant potential.
Manager Ange Postecoglou recently spoke about the potential signing ahead of the pre-season tour match against Vissel Kobe.
He emphasised the club’s ongoing interest in diverse talent pools, including the K League, which he became familiar with during his tenure at Celtic.
Postecoglou acknowledged the quality and impact of Korean players in European football, particularly highlighting Tottenham’s own Son Heung-min.
He praised Son not only as an exceptional player but also as a remarkable individual and club captain, underscoring his importance to the team.
Yang Min-hyuk, who is the youngest goalscorer in K League 1 history, has had an impressive campaign, scoring seven goals and providing three assists in 24 appearances.
Tottenham reportedly plan to allow Yang to stay with Gangwon FC until January, allowing him to develop before moving to England.
This potential signing aligns with Spurs’ strategy of identifying and nurturing young talent. Postecoglou’s comments reflect his confidence in the scouting process and the club’s commitment to enhancing its squad with promising players worldwide.
The 58-year-old head coach hinted at the club’s broad search for talent but remained diplomatic, not revealing much detail despite the advanced stages of the deal.
Postecoglou said (as quoted by Football London):
“Yeah, again I’m well aware of the quality of the K League. When I was at Celtic we were looking to bring over at least a couple of Korean players at the time and I think they’ve brought a couple over.
“Again they’ve made a fantastic impact in Europe, a lot of Korean players, none bigger and none better than our own Sonny. He’s just an outstanding player and an outstanding person. He’s the captain of our club and he’s just an outstanding individual, we’re super happy to have him at our football club.
“So yes, we’ll be looking far and wide for players and as you rightly said, it is difficult for me to discuss.”
As the move nears completion, Spurs fans can anticipate the addition of Yang Min-hyuk, who could be the next Son Heung-min in North London.
