Potential Son Heung-min replacements for Spurs
Over the years, Son Heung-min has been an integral part of Tottenham's squad. While he is still considered an important player, his form has been patchy this season. Of course, when assessing Spurs' fortunes, Ange Postecoglou's issues are far more significant than the South Korean's inconsistent form. Still, whether the Australian is in charge in the coming months or not, replacing the current club captain might be something the club's hierarchy considers in the summer.
After all, Tottenham is a vast and ambitious club. This season might not be going to plan, but they're set up for a bright future. Their new home is one of the best stadiums in Europe, and it's now playing its part in the growth of the NFL. Fans in the UK are now watching the sport regularly and looking at NFL lines before betting. Spurs also have significant investment coming into the club, with Deloitte's Football Money League making them the eighth richest club in world football.
Son is getting on
While keeping legendary players like Son on their books will be regarded by many as key to their future ambitions, the attacker is now aged 32 and on the decline. Offloading him for a good fee could see any money invested into other key areas of the squad and enable Ange Postecoglou to build a stronger all-round team for the future.
With six goals and seven assists to his name in the Premier League at the time of writing, Son Heung-min hasn't been entirely off the boil this season, but given his high wages and the stage he's at in his career, a departure from Spurs isn't out of the question come the end of the season.
With that in mind, below are some potential replacements for one of Tottenham's longest-serving players, behind Ben Davies.
Mathys Tel could join permanently
A player who could be viewed as a replacement for Son should he find his rhythm in England, Mathys Tel's loan move to Spurs from Bayern Munich includes an option for the club to complete a permanent transfer. The versatile attacker can occupy numerous positions in Tottenham's front line, making him a viable option. At the tender age of 19, the Frenchman is a talent the club could develop further.
A move for Marcus Rashford makes sense
A player who would fit perfectly into Son’s current role in the Tottenham team, Marcus Rashford’s time at Manchester United appears to be up. While the former England star could still secure a permanent move to Aston Villa should he shine during his loan spell there, nothing is guaranteed given Villa’s array of attacking options. Should Rashford fail to win over Unai Emery, then a move to Tottenham could be precisely what he needs.
Spurs have been linked with Kevin Zenon
Kevin Zenon is one of Boca Juniors’ most prized assets, an exciting winger currently lighting up games in Argentina. Spurs are one of many clubs linked with the Argentine, with Newcastle, Aston Villa, and Liverpool also scouting the Argentina Under-23 international recently. Aged 23 with plenty of room for growth, Kevin Zenon could be a player Spurs move for in the summer.
Tottenham are reportedly tracking Hakon Arnar Haraldsson
Tottenham are reportedly looking at Lille's attacking midfielder Hakon Arnar Haraldsson, a player North London rivals Arsenal have also been linked with. The 21-year-old Icelandic international has caught the attention of several clubs in Europe after impressing in Ligue 1, and Tottenham could up their interest at the end of the current campaign should he continue to impress.