Having been seen as a lock to sign a new contract this season, the ongoing uncertainty around Son Heung-Min has worried and concerned the top brass at Spurs. The Korean is contracted until 2023 and is reaching that crucial two-year spell where a deal should be struck or a sale should be considered. As such, there is talk that Spurs might have to weigh up selling either he or Harry Kane come the summer.
A loss of UEFA Champions League revenue will see Spurs likely have to make concessions somewhere – and with Son in that ideal contract scenario, he could be up for sale as soon as summer 2021.
The contract impasse has caused concern, with a five-year deal of around £200,000 per week so far not being signed. Son has decided to hold off on further talks, while constant delays to fans returning to Premier League grounds has left Spurs without the same financial power they had hoped for. Add in the likely missing out on European football, at least Champions League, and the potential exit of coach Jose Mourinho, and you have a perfect storm that might delay Son’s contract signing.
What might happen with Son Heung-Min?
At the moment, the biggest reported interest comes back from Germany. Having hugely impressed when at Bayer Leverkusen, Son is known to be highly rated by most of the Bundesliga. He would be of major interest to FC Bayern, who are believed to be long-term admirers and wished to sign the player when he first made his move to England.
For his part, Son has been very quiet and professional regarding his future. Last month, when asked about his contract situation, Son said: “It’s a bit unfair to talk about a new contract at the moment, I am focused on the games and my team and that is the most important thing at the moment. ’m happy to be here and I’m working hard as a player and the team. It’s a bit unfair to talk about a new contract.”
However, actions speak louder than words and the fact that both player and club are yet to fully commit to a new deal should be of immediate concern to Spurs fans. If Son were to leave, too, it might act as a catalyst for other major talent to focus on the short-term.
Having played at his finest at Spurs under Mauricio Pochettino, Son has flourished this year in a partnership with Harry Kane. However, Spurs are as far away from the league title as they could be given their Christmas position. The League Cup offers a chance for silverware, but their chances of success in other competitions are either gone or extremely thin.
With Champions League football for other teams next season from the looks of it, it’s hard to see how Spurs can sign deals that keep everyone happy and content about the club’s ambitions. For the moment, there is major uncertainty – and no guarantee of a happy ending, at least for Spurs fans.
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