in

Real Madrid ‘keeping tabs on Son Heung-min’ as Carlo Ancelotti eyes shock transfer with Spurs star mulling over future


REAL MADRID are reportedly “keeping tabs” on Tottenham star Son Heung-min as the South Korean considers his future in North London.

The 30-year-old joined Spurs from Bayer Leverkusen for £22million in 2015 and has been a revelation at the club.

Son Heung-min is thought to be considering his future at TottenhamCredit: Alamy

He has contributed 136 goals and 76 assists in 341 appearances for the Lilywhites.

And his form over the past 12 months – within which he shared the Premier League Golden Boot with Mo Salah back in May – saw him finish 11th in the Ballon d’Or last week.

But according to German outlet SPORT1, he is “carefully considering” his next career move as Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti “keeps an eye” on him.

Son’s current Tottenham contract does not expire until the end of the 2024/25 season.

READ MORE IN FOOTBALL

But as he now moves into his 30s, he is aware a move to a bigger club would have to be soon.

Despite a sensational seven years at Tottenham, he is still yet to win a major trophy with the club.

He has reached two finals, losing the Champions League final to Liverpool in 2019 and the Carabao Cup final to Manchester City in 2021.

And they have recently gone through a difficult spell under Antonio Conte.

Most read in Football

FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS – BEST NEW CUSTOMER OFFERS

After their best-ever start to a Premier League campaign, Spurs have lost to Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle.

The three defeats have left them five points adrift of the Gunners – having also played a game more.

Meanwhile, Son has scored five goals and bagged two assists in all competitions so far this season.

But all three of of his league goals came in the same game – where he scored a hat-trick in a 6-2 victory over Leicester.


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


Tagcloud:

West Ham 2 Bournemouth 0 LIVE RESULT: Benrahma and Zouma goals seal comfortable victory over Cherries at London Stadium

Red Bull’s constructors’ title was fitting tribute to Mateschitz but now there are questions about the future