Tottenham Hotspur are using the final international break of the year to make progress on several key decisions, including the contracts of some of their top players.
This season has been rather inconsistent for the Spurs. Although they have pulled off some impressive victories, they’ve also suffered a few unexpected and disappointing losses.
In light of this mixed performance, the London club finds itself compelled to reassess both its strategy and overall squad performance.
A significant wake-up call came recently when Ipswich Town, newly promoted from the Championship, defeated Tottenham 2-1 on their home turf.
The victory marked Ipswich’s first win in the Premier League since 2002, an upset that stunned Spurs fans. Tottenham started the match strongly, but Ipswich seized their first opportunity to score, quickly followed by a second goal just ten minutes later.
Tottenham set to extend Son Heung-Min's contract
The defeat has only underscored the urgent need for Tottenham to re-evaluate their approach and make adjustments to the squad.
Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano recently reported that Tottenham’s latest focus is on extending the contract of captain and star forward Son Heung-Min. Currently, Son’s contract is set to expire at the end of this season.
To keep him at Tottenham, the club is working to activate a clause that would extend his stay until June 2026. This extension would provide continuity for the team, with Son continuing to lead the squad during this challenging period.
Securing key players like Son is essential for Spurs, who are determined to climb from their current 10th place position in the Premier League.
Son makes headlines for two very different reasons
Since joining the club, Son has been a crucial figure for Tottenham, consistently showcasing his leadership and skill on the pitch. His contract extension could bring much-needed stability as the club navigates the ups and downs of this season.
🚨⚪️ Tottenham have started the process to activate the clause to extend Heung-min Son's contract until June 2026.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 13, 2024
At least one more season for Son at Spurs, this is the plan of the club. 🇰🇷 pic.twitter.com/J8oNWeZecR
Yet, Son has been in the headlines recently for more than just his potential contract renewal. In an unfortunate incident, the FA suspended midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur for seven games due to a video that surfaced showing him making racist comments towards Son.
The club, keen to maintain its standards, moved quickly, but this incident just adds to the growing challenges of Tottenham’s already tricky season.
With highs and lows marking their journey, Tottenham’s management and coaching staff now have a fresh challenge to address, balancing squad morale with the need for decisive leadership.