Tottenham transfer news: Spurs confident of keeping Son Heung-min despite external interest

Son Heung-min
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Tottenham are confident they will be able to keep hold of Son Heung-min beyond his current contract, according to reports.

The South Korea international is enjoying a superb season for Spurs, having scored 12 goals and provided five assists in the Premier League to date.

Son’s effectiveness in the final third is a large part of the reason Jose Mourinho’s side are just four points adrift of top spot.

They are willing to offer the forward a £200,000-a-week deal in recognition of his status as one of the team’s most important players.

Son has become even more important since Mourinho replaced Mauricio Pochettino at the helm, with his speed and direct running a vital component of the Tottenham manager’s counter-attacking game plan.

The South Korean was on target in Tuesday’s 2-0 victory over Brentford in the semi-finals of the League Cup.

Mourinho’s side return to action against Marine in the third round of the FA Cup on Sunday.

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