JUST IN: Tottenham plan to ‘present’ £52m ‘offer’ for ‘world-class superstar’ after getting ‘record’ Son Heung-min transfer fee
Tottenham Plot Bid for Rodrygo as Ideal Son Heung-min Successor Amid Liverpool Competition
Tottenham Hotspur are preparing a formal offer for Real Madrid forward Rodrygo as they step up efforts to replace departing club legend Son Heung-min. According to fresh reports from Spain, Spurs are keen to beat Premier League rivals Liverpool to the Brazilian’s signature, while insiders have also weighed in on whether the Spanish giants might accept Tottenham’s opening bid.
Son, widely regarded as one of Tottenham’s all-time greats, is set to bring an end to his illustrious spell in North London. Although the 33-year-old forward still has a year left on his contract, both club and player have agreed to part ways this summer. In a tearful message to fans, the South Korea international confirmed that he will be leaving the club, marking the end of an iconic era.
Respected journalist Ben Jacobs reported via X (formerly Twitter) that Son is heading to Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC. The Californian outfit are poised to pay a record-breaking MLS transfer fee of $27 million (£20.3m / €23.3m) to secure the services of the veteran attacker.
> “Los Angeles FC will pay a new MLS record transfer fee to sign Son Heung-min from Spurs in the region of $27m,” Jacobs wrote at 5:16pm on August 5.
“The deal surpasses the previous record of $22m paid by Atlanta United for Emmanuel Latte Lath. Son is now on his way to Los Angeles, with a medical scheduled shortly after his arrival.”
With Son’s departure confirmed, Spurs chairman Daniel Levy and head coach Thomas Frank now face the daunting task of finding a high-calibre replacement to fill the void left by the club’s long-serving talisman. Son not only captained the team but was instrumental in some of Tottenham’s most successful moments of the past decade — from their Europa League triumph last season to the memorable Champions League final in 2019.
Spurs Identify Rodrygo as Priority Target
TEAMtalk’s transfer correspondent Fraser Fletcher reports that Tottenham have set their sights on Real Madrid’s Rodrygo Goes as their top candidate to replace Son. The Brazilian forward has been on Spurs’ radar for some time, and his profile closely mirrors that of Son — a dynamic, goal-scoring wide player who thrives on the left flank, although Rodrygo has often been deployed on the right or through the middle for Madrid.
According to sources close to the club, Madrid are now willing to entertain offers for the 24-year-old, as the Spanish champions begin to reshape their attacking options following the arrival of Kylian Mbappé.
Spanish outlet Cadena SER has revealed that Tottenham are considering an opening bid in the region of €60 million (£52.2m / $69.5m) plus performance-based variables. The offer is expected to be officially submitted to Madrid in the coming days, with Spurs hoping to initiate negotiations swiftly.
Rodrygo has built an impressive résumé at the Bernabéu, having won three LaLiga titles and two Champions League trophies since joining from Santos in 2019. In September 2024, Real Madrid legend Luka Modrić even named him among the club’s “world-class superstars,” a testament to the winger’s growing reputation.
Will Madrid Accept Spurs’ Offer?
Despite Tottenham’s intention to table a €60m bid, multiple sources suggest that Real Madrid are likely to reject such a proposal. TEAMtalk’s Rudy Galetti has learned that Madrid have already set their valuation at €90 million (£78m / $105m), with additional bonuses expected on top.
This figure represents a significant gap between the two clubs’ valuations, and it remains to be seen whether Tottenham will return with an improved offer or walk away from the deal.
Liverpool Also in the Race
Tottenham are not alone in their pursuit of Rodrygo. Liverpool, the newly crowned Premier League champions, are also said to be closely monitoring the situation as they search for a replacement for Luis Díaz, who completed a high-profile move to Bayern Munich earlier this summer.
Reports circulating in Spain have even suggested that Rodrygo may prefer a move to Liverpool and that a pre-agreement with the Reds could already be in place. However, TEAMtalk sources have not been able to independently verify those claims.
Rodrygo Still Keen to Stay at Madrid?
Despite all the speculation, Rodrygo himself has not publicly expressed any desire to leave the Spanish capital. Spanish newspaper AS maintains that the player’s first choice is to remain at Madrid and fight for his place, especially with manager Carlo Ancelotti showing faith in the Brazilian.
Renowned transfer insider Fabrizio Romano echoed these sentiments on his YouTube channel, noting that while Madrid are open to offers, Rodrygo’s current preference is to stay put.
> “Real Madrid are keeping their doors open,” Romano explained. “If he wants to go, he’s free to do so — just bring us a big offer, €100m or more, and we’ll listen.
“At the moment, though, Rodrygo hasn’t brought any proposal to the table. He still wants to compete and be an important player at Real Madrid. He loves the club and isn’t rushing for a move unless the right club comes in with a top offer.”
Tottenham’s Broader Transfer Plans
In the meantime, Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has been vocal about ongoing financial constraints across the Premier League, commenting recently on the FFP charges facing Manchester City and the impact they’ve had on transfer dealings.
Elsewhere, Spurs are said to be “testing the waters” for another potential attacking signing from Paris Saint-Germain, according to TEAMtalk’s Dean Jones, while Manchester United reportedly made an approach earlier in the window for one of Tottenham’s own key players — though that move failed to materialise.
As the summer transfer window heats up, all eyes will be on whether Spurs can convince Rodrygo — and Real Madrid — to agree to a blockbuster deal that could reshape the club’s attack in the post-Son era.