SAUDI RAID FOR SON HEUNG-MIN – SPURS LEGEND WEIGHING OPTIONS

Saudi Clubs Eye Heung-min Son in Blockbuster Move – But Spurs Star Expected to Stay in Europe Until 2026 World Cup

2025-05-29     Han, June
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 25: Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur holds the Europa League on a lap of honour after the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Brighton & Hove Albion FC at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 25, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

 

Saudi Arabian clubs are plotting an audacious swoop for Tottenham Hotspur captain Heung-min Son — and The Sun claims Spurs could consider cashing in if the price is right.

The 32-year-old forward, who remains one of the club’s most adored figures, signed a contract extension in January and helped lead the North Londoners to Europa League glory this season. Champions League football now awaits in 2025, yet questions over manager Ange Postecoglou’s future and a looming squad overhaul have added intrigue to Son’s situation.

Reports from The Sun suggest Saudi Pro League chiefs are preparing a mega-money bid to land the South Korean superstar, especially after being snubbed by Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah. With Cristiano Ronaldo expected to depart Al-Nassr, league officials are eyeing Son as the ideal poster boy to explode their presence in East Asia.

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - JUNE 11: Son Heung-min of South Korea applauds fans after the team's 1-0 victory in the FIFA World Cup Asian second qualifier Group C match between South Korea and China at Seoul World Cup Stadium on June 11, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

 

However, according to Football-Asian.com, Saudi interest is not new. Multiple clubs from the Kingdom have been making quiet approaches for over a year. A senior football business source told the outlet that while Son and his team are aware of the growing attention, his current stance is clear — he intends to stay in Europe until after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The source added that Son may consider a move to Saudi Arabia once his Spurs contract expires in the summer of 2026, or possibly following the AFC Asian Cup — set to be hosted by Saudi Arabia — in January 2027. Until then, he remains focused on his legacy at the top level of European football.

Nonetheless, there is a willingness to hear what Saudi clubs have to offer — particularly if the proposals come with extraordinary financial incentives.

For now, Son appears ready to lead Spurs into a new Champions League campaign. But with Saudi clubs knocking louder than ever, his next big decision may not be too far away.