“I feel a little uncomfortable with the situation,” Son Heung-Min remarked when asked about his future at Tottenham Hotspur exactly at the same time last year. A valid feeling, considering there isn’t much time left on his contract, which is set to expire on June 30, 2026. Even though many believe there’s still time on the clock, it hasn’t stopped the rumor mills from linking the South Korean international with a potential exit from North London. And if there’s still any uncertainty surrounding his future, only Spurs boss Thomas Frank can truly put the speculation to rest.

But unfortunately, the new manager, who himself arrived earlier this summer after the mutually agreed-upon departure of Ange Postecoglou, subtly admits that he himself isn’t sure whether the 33-year-old is included in his plans for the upcoming season, let alone giving the club icon his regular featured role in the starting XI.

When asked about the future of Son and a potential extension in London, Frank insisted that it was a “tricky” situation, adding that, “Right now, I have a player who is fully committed and training well, and will play tomorrow. If a player has been at a club a long time, then there will always be a decision for the club to take,” as compiled by the Athletic.

Having arrived from Bayer Leverkusen for £22 million ($23 million) back in 2015, it has been over a decade since Son Heung-Min has been with Tottenham. Though the talented winger gave his all alongside his teammates to fill the trophy cabinet over the following years, the deadlock was officially broken thanks to the 2024 Europa League victory when they defeated Manchester United with a narrow scoreline.

Meanwhile, his other crucial achievements include being a part of the squad that finished second in the Premier League in 2017, reached the Champions League final in 2019, and a Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City in 2021. In the individual front, he has made over 454 appearances, notched 173 goals and 101 assists. He has also scored 10 or more goals in eight straight Premier League seasons before ending last season with seven goals and nine assists in 30 matches.

Yet, head coach Thomas Frank has not commented on whether he sees Son as a potential asset for his new project that will kick off with a preseason tour in Asia this weekend. Speaking of which, there are interesting matches scheduled against Arsenal and Newcastle in Hong Kong on July 31, and in Seoul on August 3, which also happens to be Heung-Min’s home, respectively.

A report from The Telegraph stated that Son’s inclusion in the squad was crucial, as a clause tied to the Seoul fixture could reduce the club’s earnings by up to 75% if he doesn’t take part in the tour. Hence, the Korean superstar is expected to benefit from some minutes in the upcoming friendly tour.

Around the same time last year, Son spoke up about his future, admitting that he hadn’t been contacted by the club over his future. “I don’t have anything to say at this point,” he said. In fact, last summer, he was also linked to a move to Saudi Arabia, with clubs ready to pay a potential fee of $102-$115 million and a lucrative contract for the forward, of course.

Son rejected the idea, “Money is not important to me. The most important thing is to play in a league that I enjoy playing in. I have so much more I want to accomplish in the Premier League.” The ball was back in Tottenham’s court—a move the Premier League side has yet to respond to.

This purportedly prompted former Spurs scout Bryan King to express his disbelief at the delay in securing a new deal for their star winger. “It is ridiculous. This is a player of quality who has given his football career to Tottenham. Since he joined the football club, up until the present day, there couldn’t have been a better servant,” said King.

So, judging by the “tricky” response from Thomas Frank and Tottenham’s lack of initiative, there remains a possibility for the forward to leave North London this summer. Speak of the devil, there is already a potential suitor for Son!

Son Heung-Min receives a call from MLS!

With MLS’ secondary transfer window open from July 24 to August 21, Los Angeles FC is eyeing to push Son Heung-min’s signing this summer, according to several sources familiar with the situation. In fact, this isn’t the first time the Los Angeles-based club has expressed its interest in the Tottenham Hotspur star. Although there hasn’t been major progress yet, talks are ongoing, and LAFC remains hopeful that Son will agree to join them for the remainder of the 2025 season and beyond.

His arrival is indeed a major boost not just for MLS, but also for LAFC. With the reputation of a world-class Premier League talent, he has the potential to join the annals of American soccer alongside names like Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, and more. Not to mention that if this transfer takes place, Son would reunite with former Spurs teammate and goalie Hugo Lloris, who joined LAFC in 2024 and has made over 50 league appearances since his arrival.

Heung-Min is also touted to bring huge commercial value to LAFC, especially given his massive fanbase in South Korea and across Asia. Remarkably, Los Angeles has the largest Korean population in the U.S.—around 320,000 people—surpassing cities like New York and Washington, D.C., according to Pew Research Center. Hence, his potential arrival at the MLS club is expected to cause wonders both on and off the pitch.

For now, there is nothing concrete as we wait for Son Heung-Min’s future to be resolved. In the meantime, share your thoughts in the comments below.