A major development in Son Heung-min’s future has emerged via an exclusive report from leading Turkish journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu, who claims that Fenerbahçe have stepped up their pursuit of the Tottenham Hotspur captain with the full backing of newly appointed manager José Mourinho.

Sabuncuoğlu — who commands 1.8 million followers on X (formerly Twitter) and over 170,000 subscribers on YouTube — is widely recognised as one of Turkey’s most credible football insiders, particularly on matters related to Fenerbahçe. His report, which broke across Turkish sports media earlier this week, details direct contact between Mourinho and Son, with the South Korean star reportedly “open” to the move and maintaining a “very strong relationship” with his former Spurs manager.

The journalist’s original post reads:

Original (Turkish):
"ÖZEL | Jose Mourinho, Heung-Min Son ile görüştü. Koreli yıldızın Mourinho ile ilişkileri çok ileri seviyede ve Fenerbahçe'ye gelmeye sıcak bakıyor. Uzak Doğu'daki anlaşmalar nedeniyle 30 milyon euro bonservis isteniyor. Bonservis konusu çözülürse görüşmeler ilerleyecek."

 English Translation:
"EXCLUSIVE | Jose Mourinho has spoken directly with Heung-Min Son. The Korean star has a very close relationship with Mourinho and is open to joining Fenerbahçe. Due to commercial agreements in the Far East, Tottenham are asking for a €30 million transfer fee. If that hurdle is overcome, negotiations will advance."

This revelation has since been supported by further reporting from Spanish outlet Fichajes, which adds additional financial context. The Spanish publication claims that Fenerbahçe are prepared to offer Son a net salary of €12 million per season, nearly double his current wages at Tottenham Hotspur.

This lucrative deal comes at a pivotal moment, with Son having just lifted the UEFA Europa League trophy as Spurs captain — a historic triumph, but potentially his last in a Tottenham shirt. Now 32, and with just one year remaining on his contract, Son is said to be considering his options more seriously than ever before.

However, Tottenham’s demands could complicate the proposed transfer. Fichajes reports that the north London club are demanding at least €30 million for their long-serving forward, citing a complex web of sponsorship contracts and commercial penalties tied to their upcoming pre-season tour in South Korea. Should Son depart before the tour, the club could face considerable financial consequences.

Moreover, Son’s commercial value to the club — particularly in Asia — remains immense. Letting him leave for free in 2026 is not an ideal outcome, but neither is accepting a low-ball offer for a player who remains globally marketable and domestically effective.

From Tottenham’s perspective, the club is actively planning for the future. They have already moved to sign Mathys Tel permanently, and are exploring significant investment in wingers such as Bryan Mbeumo, Antoine Semenyo, and Eberechi Eze. In that context, cashing in on Son this summer makes strategic sense, provided they receive a suitable fee.

The ball, however, is firmly in Son’s court. While the Fenerbahçe project — led by Mourinho and backed by financial muscle — is alluring, Son has never made decisions lightly. His next move will be weighed not just in euros, but in footballing ambition, legacy, and personal conviction.

Should he decide to reunite with Mourinho in Istanbul, it would mark the end of a legendary era at Tottenham — and the beginning of a new chapter in the Süper Lig with Europe watching closely.