Tottenham Hotspur is quietly preparing for a potential farewell to one of its most beloved figures. Son Heung-min, long considered the face of the club since Harry Kane’s departure, may be on his way out after nearly a decade of loyalty, leadership, and dazzling goals. With LAFC reportedly circling and Spurs contemplating a sale in the £15–20 million range, the future of the South Korean star is suddenly in question.
While Son remains a fan favorite and a commercial force—especially ahead of Spurs’ lucrative preseason tour through Asia—the club’s shift toward youth under new manager Thomas Frank suggests a difficult but possibly inevitable parting of ways.
New head coach Thomas Frank has made it clear: while he respects what Son brings to the table, the final decision on the forward’s future won’t rest solely with him. “Right now, I have a player who is fully committed and training well,” Frank recently stated. “But if a player has been at a club a long time, then there will always be a decision for the club to take.”
This is a clear signal that Spurs are weighing more than just on-field contributions. At 33, Son is still a capable performer—he scored seven goals and provided nine assists in the Premier League last season—but his influence appears to be waning. The club is pivoting to younger, more dynamic players, such as new arrivals Mohamed Kudus and possibly Morgan Gibbs-White, as it begins a fresh cycle following years of near misses and underachievement.
Spurs, who secured the Europa League last season with Son lifting the trophy in Bilbao, know what they have in him: a dedicated professional, a global ambassador, and a player who helped keep the team’s identity intact post-Kane. But nostalgia doesn’t win titles—and Frank’s tenure looks geared toward building something new.
While Spurs are open to selling Son, they won’t pull the trigger until after their upcoming Asia tour, which includes a marquee clash against Newcastle in Seoul on August 3 and a showdown with Arsenal in Hong Kong. The reason is simple: money. Son isn’t just a player—he’s a commercial juggernaut. According to reports, Tottenham would lose up to 75% of their tour revenue if Son didn’t travel or play.
Contracts for these tours list Son as a “key player,” and even his presence on the bench reduces the club’s appearance fees by half. That’s the kind of pull he commands in Asia, and Spurs know the optics of selling him before this trip would be disastrous, both financially and emotionally.
Still, the post-tour window will be telling. LAFC’s interest is real, and the MLS side would love to make Son its next marquee name.
