London, July 24 – Los Angeles FC are making an aggressive move to sign Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min this summer, with the South Korean star entering the final year of his contract and appearing to be on the fringes of new manager Thomas Frank’s plans.
Son, 33, remains one of Spurs’ most iconic figures of the modern era, but sources suggest his role under Frank is set to be significantly reduced — a shift that has prompted interest from across the Atlantic.
The MLS side are understood to be serious in their pursuit and hope to capitalise on the uncertainty surrounding Son’s future at the club. With just one year remaining on his current deal, Tottenham could be tempted to cash in now rather than risk losing him on a free transfer next summer.
Son enjoyed a moment of continental success last season, helping Spurs lift the UEFA Europa League – his first major European honour with the club. However, his long-term place in the starting XI now appears in question, with Frank keen to reshape the attack around younger, more dynamic profiles.
For LAFC, the prospect of bringing in one of Asia’s most recognisable footballers represents not only a major statement on the pitch, but also a commercial coup off it. Talks are expected to accelerate in the coming weeks, as the California-based club look to seal what would be one of the league’s most high-profile signings in recent memory.
Son has made 454 appearances for Tottenham since joining in 2015, scoring 174 goals and setting up 101 more. Whether that tally grows further in North London remains to be seen — but the door to a new chapter in Major League Soccer is now wide open.