Tottenham should sign Premier League star with 5 Champions League goals to replace Heung-min Son

Tottenham should have one target in mind to replace Heung-min Son as the attacker prepares to depart the club. After a decade of memories, becoming a club legend along the way, Son has decided to leave Tottenham to end his career with a new adventure, now 33 years of age.

Thomas Frank told Son he had earned the right to make his own decision over his future after attracting an approach from MLS side LAFC. After touching down in home country South Korea as part of Tottenham’s pre-season tour of Asia, Son confirmed he has decided to leave the club.

He said: “Before we start the press conference, I wanted to say I have decided to leave the Club this summer. Respectfully the club is helping me with this decision.

"It was the most difficult decision I have made in my career. Such amazing memories. It was so hard to make the decision. I need a new environment to push myself. I need a little bit of change - 10 years is a long time. I came to north London as a kid, 23 years old, such a young age. I leave this club as a grown man, a very proud man.

"I want to say thank you to all the Spurs fans for giving me so much love. I hope the goodbye is also good timing and this is the right time to make that decision. I hope everyone can accept that and respect that."

Spurs must now find a replacement

Tottenham already needed at least one more attacker, even after the arrival of Mohammed Kudus, but they now arguably need a winger and a striker. Brentford’s Yoane Wissa has been suggested as a striker target, but when it comes to replacing Son, Spurs should look no further than Liverpool winger Harvey Elliott.

Elliott is likely to be on the lookout for a new club this summer after struggling for game time last season, while Liverpool have also been busy in the summer transfer window, increasing the level of competition,

Elliott said at the end of last season: “If I had it my way, I would be here for the rest of my career, it’s as simple as that,” the 22-year-old said following open training in Hong Kong on Thursday. I love everything about the club, but at the same time I kind of need to be selfish and see what’s best for me. I have big ambitions. I want to get in the World Cup squad.

“I want to keep being successful as a player. It’s something I still need to review. I need to have a talk with everyone and review the situation.” He then admitted: “We have many new players who have come in so whether it blocks the path for me I’m not sure. It’s something I need to have a look at and decide. My main focus is here now. At the moment, I’m here for the season as far as I’m aware. We have a busy pre-season so I need to focus on that.”

Elliott has proven himself a very useful asset, even at the top level, scoring five goals in 14 Champions League appearances at Liverpool. He is still just 22 years of age, and he would be a case of plug and play for Tottenham, given his Premier Leagueexperience.

Liverpool are said to want £40million with a buy-back option or £50million without one, and for a player with that kind of potential, Tottenham should be looking no further as they look to replace Son.

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