Tottenham Hotspur have made one just major signing in the summer 2025 transfer window, as Mohammed Kudus of West Ham is the sole difference between last season's squad and next seaon's if things remain as they do currently.
But Tottenham may soon have an impetus to sign another star forward, shortly after striking out on Morgan Gibbs-White of Nottingham Forest. Because star Son Heung-min, one of the most historic figures at the club, is on the verge of an exit despite initially looking more likely to stay than leave for the final year of his contract with Spurs.
It seems like Tottenham were merely waiting for the tour in Seoul to end so they could cash in on Son's likeness, avoid any penalty for selling him, and then move on with a sale to the United States, Saudi Arabia, or Turkey.
Son's days in North London are numbered
According to new information from Tom Bogert and Ben Jacobs of Give Me Sport, MLS giants LAFC are "advancing in talks" to sign Son this summer. Son reportedly prefers a move to America over one to Saudi, and if he wants to leave the club, Tottenham won't stop him from doing so. The report also confirms that Tottenham have been waiting until after the trip to Seoul to sell.
MLS continues to add big names from European footballing giants, and it looks like Son and Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller could be the next two men to head over to America and join the likes of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and Marco Reus this summer.
The overall transfer fee Tottenham net from Son could be significantly less than the 50 million euros they were hoping for, but if Son wants to call it quits in the Premier League at 33 and if he is the one who doesn't want to continue this relationship, then Tottenham and the fans have to respect that. Son has given it his all for the club, and it would be fitting for him to leave as a European champion.
There is simply no way Tottenham replace Son as a player, his unique profile, and certainly not what he's meant to the club. But they will have another capable captain to fill his shoes in Cristian Romero, and if they make the right signing on the left wing to pair with Mathys Tel, they may not miss Son as much on the pitch next season either.