Los Angeles FC have made a formal £15 million offer to Tottenham for captain Son Heung-min, with the MLS club pushing hard to secure the South Korean striker for the second half of their 2025 season.
LAFC have submitted a concrete £15 million bid for the Tottenham captain, according to multiple reports from the past 24 hours. Tottenham Hotspur are now considering a £15 million offer from Los Angeles FC for attacker Heung-min Son, according to the Sun. The club are open to selling their captain if he wants to leave, but a sale will not happen until after the conclusion of their pre-season tour.
The timing of this offer coincides perfectly with the MLS secondary transfer window, which opened on July 24 and remains active until August 21. If an agreement is reached within that period, Son could join the squad in time to play a key role in their season run-in.
ESPN Confirms Interest
ESPN has independently verified LAFC’s interest in the Tottenham forward. LAFC are interested in signing Tottenham forward Son Heung-Min, a source has told ESPN. The 33-year-old’s future at Spurs continues to be uncertain, with reports from just 11 hours ago confirming the American club’s concrete pursuit.
James Olley, ESPN’s senior soccer writer, broke the story, adding credibility to the mounting speculation around Son’s potential MLS move.
Fabrizio Romano’s Latest Update
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has also weighed in on the situation, confirming LAFC’s approach. According to Fabrizio Romano, LAFC are taking their chances with the pursuit of Tottenham skipper Son Heung-min. LAFC have contacted Tottenham for skipper Son Heung-min ahead of a potential transfer, with a decision expected in the coming days.
Romano’s involvement suggests the negotiations have reached a serious stage, with both clubs actively engaged in discussions about the transfer.
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Pre-Season Tour Complication
Tottenham face a commercial dilemma that could delay any potential deal. The club are currently on their pre-season tour in Asia, where Son’s presence is contractually important due to his massive popularity on the continent.
Spurs are set to play against the likes of Arsenal and Newcastle United in Asia, and Son is one of the key players in the tour contract given his huge popularity on the continent. Tottenham would forfeit up to 75% of the fee they would receive for playing if they were to sell the South Korean international before completing the tour.
This commercial factor means any deal will have to wait until after their Asian tour concludes, even if personal terms and transfer fees are agreed upon.
MLS Window Timing
The timing of LAFC’s push aligns strategically with MLS regulations. The 2025 MLS secondary transfer window officially opens on July 24 and will remain active until August 21. This window allows LAFC to make their move at the perfect time, giving them nearly a month to finalize any agreement.
The Los Angeles FC aims to recruit the Tottenham star, heung-min Son, for the second half of the 2025 MLS season. According to The Athletic, the Californian club is ready to do anything to attract the 33-year-old South Korean striker, legend of Spurs.
Giroud Departure Creates Space
LAFC’s pursuit comes after Olivier Giroud’s recent departure, which has freed up a designated player spot. The MLS club is in the market for an attacking star following the departure of Olivier Giroud, creating the perfect opportunity to pursue a player of Son’s caliber.
His departure frees up a spot in their squad to add a player, who is not bound by the league’s salary cap, as the MLS side could offer him favorable terms when it comes to wages.
Son’s Contract Situation
The transfer speculation comes as Son enters the final year of his Tottenham contract. The 32-year-old is set to enter the last year of his Tottenham contract and offers appear to be mounting for the Spurs legend, creating uncertainty about his future at the North London club.
This contractual situation gives Son leverage in any negotiations, as he could potentially leave on a free transfer next summer if no deal is reached.
Previous Interest and Context
This isn’t the first time LAFC have been linked with Son. LAFC are already in talks to sign Son, although a decision is not yet made. The contacts might have been ongoing for weeks, with the American club maintaining consistent interest throughout the summer.
Earlier reports suggested LAFC could miss out on the potential signing due to various complications, but their formal £15 million offer shows they remain serious about landing the South Korean international.
Saudi Competition Remains
While LAFC push hard for Son’s signature, they face competition from other markets. Saudi Pro League interest also remains in the background, giving Son multiple options should he decide to leave Tottenham this summer.
The variety of interested parties could work in Son’s favor, potentially driving up any transfer fee or personal terms as clubs compete for his services.
Decision Timeline
With LAFC’s formal approach now confirmed and Tottenham considering their options, a decision appears imminent. The coming days will be crucial in determining whether Son makes the move to Major League Soccer or remains at Tottenham for another season.
The combination of the MLS transfer window timing, Son’s contract situation, and LAFC’s concrete offer creates the perfect storm for a potential blockbuster MLS signing that would send shockwaves through both English and American soccer.
