Son Heung-min emerges as a big target for Al-Ahli keen to recruit the South Korean to replace Allan Saint-Maximin.
According to Rudy Galetti, Al-Ahli is strongly considering a move for Son Heung-min in this window. The Saudi Pro League side is eager to sign the South Korean to replace Allan Saint-Maximin, who has joined Fenerbache. The focus will now be on Tottenham and the player for his stance.
Al-Ahli targets Son Heung-min
Son Heung-min could be a big departure from Tottenham amid interest from Saudi Arabia. The South Korean remains a key figure in north London and at the centre of Ange Postecoglou’s plans. However, he’s at the point in his career where he has every right to choose a big payday in the Middle East.
That remains a danger for several other prominent stars across the Premier League, including Mohamed Salah and Kevin De Bruyne, who are constantly linked with a move to the Middle Eastern league. The Son links aren’t new, as he was previously linked with Al-Ittihad alongside the Liverpool talisman.
The latest story comes in connection with Al-Ahli, who have allowed former Newcastle United mand Allan Saint-Maximin to leave for a return to Europe and join Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce. The Turkish giants were incidentally linked with Son before, but then he reiterated his commitment to Spurs.
However, a massive offer from Al-Ahli could make the South Korean think hard about his immediate future and could even ponder a move away from the club. For now, Tottenham will not be overly keen to offload the star who got them 17 goals last season, as he remains a vital part of their plans heading into the new season.
Will Tottenham sell Son?
Tottenham might sell Son for a considerable offer, especially given the Saudi sides’ cash-rich ownership. In any case, some protracted negotiations are expected in the background should Son feel he’s ready to quit the north Londoners for a new challenge in the Middle East.
For now, Spurs will likely fight hard to keep him, but in football, things are bound to change rather quickly. Al-Ahli could cement their interest with a big offer, although the next step will depend on their offer to the player and the money proposed to Tottenham if they are ready to move forward.
