Report: Tottenham take big step in securing future of 91-cap star

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Tottenham are now able to announce a new contract for Heung-Min Son, after repaying a hefty £175m loan back.

Son has had a new contract on the table for some time now. The South Korean star was offered terms while Jose Mourinho was in charge but has since yet to officially put pen to paper.

However, The Athletic report today that a huge loan repayment will now allow Spurs to make an announcement on Son soon. His new deal is expected to put him alongside the likes of Harry Kane and Tanguy Ndombele in the wages food-chain.

Son was one of the key players for Tottenham last season. Alongside Kane, he was crucial in scoring and setting up goals. Naturally, he is seen as being key for any success the club wish to have in the coming seasons.

Tying Son down could be crucial for Spurs in keeping hold of Kane. The England skipper is facing an uncertain future, with a number of top European clubs said to be sniffing.

Tottenham are still looking for a new manager. Paulo Fonseca was expected to join but that fell through, while a controversial move for Gennaro Gattuso was also shelved.

TBR View: Son being tied down is vital for Tottenham

And that’s before we even talk about Harry Kane. As an individual, Son is world class, so Spurs need him tied down. It’s as simple as that.

When it comes to Kane, keeping Son could be key. But then again, with no new manager in place and no new signings imminent, the club will need to do more to hang onto the England skipper.

With Son, if Kane does go, then it’s his chance to be the main man. However, he’ll surely have concerns over the situation at the moment.

Spurs need a manager, and soon. Otherwise, Son might well regret his willingness to accept terms.