Tottenham Hotspur have expressed growing concerns over the performances of Son Heung-min this season, according to Mick Brown, a former scout for the club. Brown, who also held key scouting roles at Manchester United and Blackburn Rovers, has extensive connections at several top clubs, and he exclusively shared his insights with Football Insider. He suggested that Tottenham may consider replacing the 32-year-old forward in the upcoming summer transfer window if his form does not improve.
Despite contributing 10 goals and 8 assists in 32 appearances across all competitions this season, Son’s performances have come under scrutiny. Critics have raised concerns about his consistency, with some suggesting that the player’s pace may be diminishing and that his performances are no longer at the elite level he has consistently displayed in previous years. Brown added that while there is speculation about the potential of 19-year-old talent Tel to eventually replace Son, the club may still explore other options to increase competition for the forward position.
Tottenham’s struggles this season have added to the pressure on Son. Under manager Ange Postecoglou, the team has found it difficult to perform at their usual level, sitting in 14th place in the Premier League with only eight wins from 24 games. While players like Bergvall, Archie Gray, and Dejan Kulusevski have impressed, Son’s decline in form has been particularly disappointing, as he has long been regarded as one of the club’s most important players.
Brown, who brings a wealth of experience from his time working with top-tier clubs like Manchester United during their most successful period, shared his disappointment with Son’s form this season. He stated, “He’s started to find a bit of form recently, but he doesn’t look like the same player he used to be.” Brown further emphasized that the club, manager, and team have been relying on Son to be the standout performer, but he has not quite been able to meet those expectations.
For years, Son has been a dependable figure for Tottenham, scoring goals, providing assists, and running tirelessly in behind opposition defenses. However, the goals have started to dry up, and there are concerns that the player has lost some of his speed and sharpness. At 32, Son is no longer the young, pacey forward that he once was, and the question now arises as to whether his time as a key player for Tottenham is nearing its end.
Brown acknowledged that the club will have to assess Son’s future in the summer, with the possibility of bringing in a new player to create competition for the forward role. He speculated that Tel could eventually take on that responsibility, but there may be additional moves in the transfer market if the club deems it necessary to strengthen their attacking options further.
In addition to the concerns about Son, Tottenham’s performance this season has highlighted deeper issues within the squad. The club’s defensive line has been a point of weakness, and in January, they made a late £70 million bid for Marc Guehi, a defender at Crystal Palace. However, the offer was rejected, demonstrating the club’s ongoing struggle to address their defensive deficiencies.
As a result, former Everton CEO Keith Wyness has stated that there is now heightened pressure on Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy to make significant investment in the squad this summer. The funds are available, especially after the rejected bid for Guehi, and fans have been vocal in their frustration with the club’s lack of action. Protests at recent home games have only intensified the calls for Levy to open his wallet and improve the team.
Given the squad’s lack of depth and the number of injuries that have plagued Postecoglou’s side this season, it is widely expected that Tottenham will look to spend heavily in the upcoming transfer window. With the future of key players like Son in question, Spurs will be under even more pressure to make the right moves to rebuild and compete at a higher level.
