The Sun Claims Spurs Will Accept £15–20m Offer from LAFC for Son Heung-min

2025-07-25 HAN, June

READING, ENGLAND - JULY 19: Heung-Min Son of Tottenham Hotspur reacts during the pre-season friendly match between Reading and Tottenham Hotspur at Select Car Leasing Stadium on July 19, 2025 in Reading, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly open to selling captain Son Heung-min this summer, with LAFC submitting an offer in the region of £15 million, according to The Sun. The North London club is said to be willing to accept a bid between £15 million and £20 million, provided it aligns with the club’s timeline and commercial obligations.

Son, 33, has just one year remaining on his contract and is now seriously considering a move to Major League Soccer. The transfer hinges on his agreement and on the deal’s timing—particularly given Tottenham’s upcoming fixtures in Asia.

Financial Stakes in Asia Tour Complicate Deal

Spurs are currently preparing for high-profile friendlies in Hong Kong and South Korea, including a headline clash against Newcastle United in Seoul on August 3. Son is listed as a “key player” in the tour contract, meaning that if he is sold before the match, Tottenham could forfeit up to 75% of the appearance fee for the game.

Even if Son travels but does not play, The Sun reports the club would still lose 50% of the agreed fee. As such, any transfer to LAFC is unlikely to be finalised until after the Asia tour concludes.

A Commercial and Sporting Icon

Despite Tottenham’s poor domestic showing last season, Son remained one of the club’s few bright spots, registering seven goals and nine assists in 30 Premier League appearances. He also led the team to Europa League glory, becoming the first Spurs captain to lift a major trophy since Ledley King in 2008.

Manager Thomas Frank praised Son’s professionalism, saying: “Right now, I have a player who is fully committed and training well. When someone has been at a club for a long time, there always comes a moment for decisions.”

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - JUNE 10: Son Heung Min of South Korea in action during the FIFA WOrld Cup Asian Third Qualifier Group B match between South Korea and Kuwait at Seoul World Cup Stadium on June 10, 2025 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

Spurs Rebuilding, But Son Still Key Asset

Tottenham have already added Mohammed Kudus, Kato Takai, Luka Vuskovic and Mathys Tel to the squad this summer. However, negotiations with Nottingham Forest for Morgan Gibbs-White have reportedly stalled over how his release clause was triggered—another indication of the delicate balancing act in Spurs’ recruitment strategy.

While the club appears prepared to cash in on their long-serving talisman, the timing of the exit remains critical. Should Son leave after the Asia tour, Spurs could bank a solid fee without compromising their summer revenue stream—making the LAFC deal both financially and logistically appealing.