‘Tottenham told to reject Son Heung-min offer – don’t do it’
Son Heung-min is still the “talisman” for Tottenham Hotspur and Daniel Levy shouldn’t entertain any offers for him this summer.
Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, former Tottenham and England goalkeeper Paul Robinson said keeping Son is a “no-brainer” as Spurs contemplate his long-term future.
Tottenham fans have expressed their frustrations with Son this season with the 32-year-old’s form clearly on the wane, but Son remains a key player in Ange Postecoglou‘s Champions League-bound side.
Robinson has told Football Insider that as Spurs prepare to play on multiple fronts once again, squad depth will be key in North London next term and the South Korean’s experience could prove invaluable.
Son was dropped from the starting lineup by Postecoglou for their historic Europa League Final victory against Manchester United, but Robinson had no doubts that Son will become a “legend” at Tottenham.
Son to stay put amid ‘no-brainer’ decision at Tottenham
Football Insider revealed on 24 May that as Tottenham prepare to make their return to the Champions League next season, any plans to sell Son this summer have been shelved and he will remain a key man.
Speaking on the latest Inside Track, Robinson agreed with this decision and argued that after Tottenham struggled to compete on several fronts this season, Son’s experience and quality will be absolutely vital.
“He’s a top-quality player”, Robinson told Football Insider.
“[Son] has not had his best season, but is still valuable… Tottenham are competing on multiple fronts.
“His experience is vital. He’s the club’s talisman… will become a legend… it would be an absolute no-brainer to keep him.”
Tottenham to rebuild regardless of Son transfer
Although Robinson told Football Insider back in February that Tottenham saw Bayern Munich loanee Mathys Tel as Son’s replacement after signing him for the rest of the season, he hasn’t hit the heights.
Son’s form in 2024–25 has been inconsistent at best, but Tel’s displays certainly haven’t justified the £45.7million fee required to buy him permanently after his loan spell came to an close last weekend.
Additions in the final third are inevitable as Tottenham look to avoid repeating this season’s mistakes, and with Bayern’s Leroy Sane lined up for a possible free transfer, Spurs will aim high in their efforts to build a Champions League-level squad.