Tottenham are navigating growing transfer speculation surrounding their captain, Heung-min Son, as former manager Jose Mourinho, now at Fenerbahce, is reportedly interested in reuniting with the South Korean star.
Reports from Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport suggest Mourinho has identified Son as one of three marquee signings he hopes to bring to the Turkish side.
This speculation arises amidst claims that the left-winger is unhappy due to delays in Tottenham’s handling of his contract situation.
Son, a key figure at Spurs since his arrival in 2015, is currently in the final year of his contract.
While the club has the option to extend the deal by an additional year, the lack of urgency in activating this clause has allegedly left Son unhappy.
Son would be eligible to negotiate with non-English clubs for a potential move if no action is taken before January 1.
Despite his future uncertainty, the 32-year-old forward has continued excelling as a Tottenham leader. Appointed club captain in August 2023, Son has been instrumental both on and off the pitch.
This season, he has scored five goals and made six assists in 16 Premier League appearances, maintaining his form despite battling injuries earlier in the campaign.
Son’s tenure at Spurs has been filled with remarkable achievements. He became the club’s all-time Premier League assist leader and reached the historic milestone of scoring 100 Premier League goals, becoming the first Asian player to do so. Most recently, he demonstrated his impact by scoring a winning goal directly from a corner in a dramatic 4-3 EFL Cup quarterfinal win against Manchester United. (StatMuse)
While Mourinho’s interest adds intrigue to the situation, comments from Son’s agent suggest optimism for Spurs fans. The agent has affirmed Son’s commitment to Tottenham, expressing confidence that a new contract offer will materialize. The Lilywhites now face a pivotal decision to secure their captain’s long-term future and stave off external interest.
