According to The Sun, LAFC could miss out on the potential signing of Tottenham captain Son Heung-min. Multiple factors could make the deal inaccessible for the MLS outfit at this moment, although there might be a future opportunity on the cards for the American side.
Son Heung-min will return to Tottenham this week to link up for pre-season ahead of what could be his final season as a Spurs player. The South Korean ended a well-publicised long trophy drought at the club by helping the team over the line in the Europa League final.
There’s a wider argument at play, which suggests Son should quit Spurs right now and leave on a high after the Europa League triumph. However, the £200,000-a-week Tottenham star has a year left on his deal, and while there’s no shortage of interest, the South Korean does have the choice to stay put.
Tottenham were expected to make an executive decision on Son, which could potentially see them lean towards a sale. They are aware of what the forward brings to the table, not only on the sporting side but on the commercial end too. Fenerbahce were interested, while a few Saudi Arabian sides are keen too, as Spurs might field a few proposals for their skipper.
LAFC were interested too, as the MLS side are in the market for a marquee signing to fill their designated player quota after Olivier Giroud’s departure. The MLS outfit will be in a good enough position to pay a higher wage to the South Korean, although there are some complications ahead that could potentially see LAFC miss out on Son.
Son might be aware of the interest from LAFC, as a move to the USA might appeal to the South Korean. However, with Tottenham set for a pre-season tour of Asia, including Seoul, the chances of them selling Son before the tour would be highly unlikely. Moreover, the £200,000-a-week Tottenham star’s wages, as well as a potential transfer fee the club might demand, could prove unsustainable for LAFC.
Hence, there’s the potential for LAFC to miss out on Son, although they might have another shot at signing the South Korean after Tottenham returns from their preseason tour. As for the player himself, he might decide on his future during the pre-season after holding talks with new boss Thomas Frank, which will make his position on the team clear.
