Former Spurs manager David Pleat says the time might have come for Tottenham to part ways with Son Heung-Min.
Spurs are no strangers to selling top talents. In recent years they have allowed some incredible players to leave.
Most notably, Tottenham sold Harry Kane to Bayern Munich last year. They had already moved on the likes of Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld, and have since let Hugo Lloris leave.
There is one player from the Mauricio Pochettino era still at the club, though. Son Heung-Min.
The Korean star has been incredible for Tottenham over the years, but at 32, he is in the twilight of his career.
And with speculation around Son’s contract situation, David Pleat has raised the possibility of cashing in.
David Pleat Explains Why Tottenham Should Sell Son Heung-Min
Pleat discussed Son on The Joy of Football, and gave his opinion on the player’s situation.
He suggested now might be the time to let Son go, in order to maximise the potential profit before his value starts to decrease.
Pleat said: “To recognise the time when it’s time to go. It would be fascinating to see this season at the end, which has a few months to go, what Tottenham do with Son.
“There’s a lot of talk about him getting an extra year.
“But I just wonder whether, if they can agree it with another club, might be the best time to maximise on that. Just my opinion.”
Son Heung-Min’s Tottenham Career Stats
While David Platt may argue Son Heung-Min’s time is up with Spurs, the stats suggest he is still a vital player for Ange Postecoglou’s team.
Son has three goals and three assists in eight games so far this season.
And in almost ten years with the club, he has been a tremendous servant. Since joining in August 2015, Son has racked up 165 goals and 87 assists in 419 games in all competitions.
His best season saw him win the Premier League Golden Boot in 2021/22, tying with Liverpool’s Mo Salah with 23 league goals.
But while he is not hitting the same numbers any more, Son is still a huge part of the Spurs squad, and provides essential leadership and experience.
There is no room for sentiment in elite football, but having a character like Son around will be a huge benefit for younger players.
Archie Gray has already highlighted the impact of Son’s leadership on him.
And if a player like Son is still able to deliver on the pitch, there is certainly an argument to keep him.
