Overview

• Son Heung-min has agreed a verbal deal to join LAFC for over €15 million and is awaiting final paperwork.
• The South Korean’s exit clears roughly €11 million in annual wages, creating budget space for a marquee forward.
• Spurs have formally requested permission from Real Madrid to open talks with Rodrygo Goes as Son’s direct replacement.
• Rodrygo’s playing time under Xabi Alonso is expected to shrink after Real’s signing of Franco Mastantuono, making him available for transfer.
• Liverpool and Arsenal have paused their interest in Rodrygo to prioritize other targets, leaving Tottenham as the leading suitor.