Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min has decided to leave the North London club this summer, and LAFC are in advanced talks to sign him.
According to a report from Give Me Sport, MLS outfit LAFC are currently in advanced talks to sign Son Heung-min. Tottenham Hotspur value their captain at around £20 millionm, and he will leave the North London club this summer.
It will be interesting to see if LAFC can wrap up the move quickly. Son has been an exceptional servant for Tottenham over the years, and he helped end their wait for a trophy last season. He is now ready to take on a new challenge, and a move to MLS could be ideal for him. The South Korean international is in the twilight of his career, and the lower intensity of American football may serve him well.
The Tottenham captain will look to enjoy his remaining years, and he may see new challenges in MLS as exciting. Tottenham are ready to let him leave for a reasonable price, and it remains to be seen if LAFC are prepared to pay £20 million for the player.
The report suggests LAFC have advanced talks over a deal worth £15 million, and the two parties differ slightly on valuation. Meanwhile, securing personal terms should not be difficult; they just need to finalise the deal with Tottenham first.
Spurs need to replace Son
Meanwhile, Tottenham need to consider a quality replacement for the South Korean. The 33-year-old has been an indispensable asset and a leader in the dressing room, so a proper replacement is vital. Although they have signed Mohammed Kudus earlier this summer, Spurs need more depth. They should look to invest in another wide player and a centre-forward.
Son is still at the peak of his career, and he will look to hit the ground running in the MLS and establish himself as a key player for LAFC. It will be interesting to see if he can make a defining impact next season and help them compete at the highest level.
Meanwhile, the decision to let him leave this summer could prove to be a wise one for Spurs. The veteran attacker showed signs of decline last season, and he struggled with injury problems as well. He is not going to get any better at this stage of his career, and Spurs should cash in whilst he still retains some value.
