Harry Redknapp reacts to Son Heung-min exit claims at Tottenham
Harry Redknapp has made his feelings known about Son Heung-min as uncertainty looms around the South Korean forward’s future at Tottenham.
The 32-year-old has struggled to showcase his best this season as the North London outfit endure a forgettable campaign.
Spurs have been told to find Son’s replacement after he’s failed to lead the team with his displays and actions on the pitch.
The Lilywhites signed Mathys Tel on loan from Bayern Munich in the winter transfer window, with the youngster replacing the captain on the left-wing on a few occasions.
Tottenham told to keep Son by Redknapp
Son still has something to offer Spurs despite struggling for his best this season, Redknapp says.
The ex-Lilywhites manager believes the North London outfit will find replacing the South Korean forward hard when he leaves.
| Appearances (2024/25) | Goals | Assists |
| 40 | 11 | 11 |
Redknapp gave the example of Tel, who hasn’t set the Premier League on fire, when discussing potential players who could succeed the captain when he departs.
Speaking on talkSPORT (27 March, 8:11), the 78-year-old said: “I still think Son’s got something to offer. He’s been a fantastic player for Tottenham. It’s difficult, to replace him is not easy.
“Spurs took a centre-forward on loan from Bayern. He’s been very quiet. It’s hard — you expect them to come in and hit the ground running. It takes time. He hasn’t exactly looked the answer. So finding replacements for top players isn’t easy.”
Spurs still searching for Harry Kane replacement
Ange Postecoglou’s underwhelming management in the Premier League has also led to questions around his future.
The Australian manager has had to rely on Dominic Solanke and Richarlison as his two number nines, but goals have dried up in N17 recently.
Spurs could do with someone like Harry Kane back in their starting lineup, and the fans would gladly embrace his return from Bayern.
Daniel Levy spent big money to sign Solanke, and while the Englishman has shown decent potential, the North London outfit will arguably need a better striker to compete for top honours.
Richarlison’s return to Everton seems like the best option at this moment, with the Brazil international struggling with fitness issues.
Dejan Kulusevski has been the only bright spark for Postecoglou in the final third this season, but it remains to be seen whether the Swedish star will be able to help secure the Australian manager’s future.
The former Celtic boss will write his name in the history books by winning the Europa League, but failure to win the competition could lead to a managerial change at Spurs.
Postecoglou will hope Son steps up in the final stretch of the season to redeem what has been an abysmal period in N17.