Tottenham make decision on blocking Son Heung-min transfer as deal 'advances'

Tottenham will not stand in Son Heung-min's way if their captain decides to leave this summer, according to reports. A deal for the forward to end a successful decade in North London and join MLS outfit Los Angeles FC is reportedly advancing.

Son has interest from North America and Saudi Arabia, but would reportedly be more open to a switch to the former. Despite winning the Europa League, the 33-year-old endured a frustrating year at Spurs last term, prompting a sense that he could seek an emotional departure 10 years after his arrival. Only a year remains on Son's contract after Spurs used their option in January to extend his deal by 12 months. LAFC are reportedly hoping to conclude a move this summer.

According to Give Me Sport, Spurs will not block a departure if Son decides to leave this summer. However, it is claimed that they would also be open to allowing the South Korea international to leave as a free agent in a year's time.

Son is not expected to decide his future until after Spurs' tour of his homeland this summer. Reports have claimed that he has a 'key player' clause in his contract, meaning the North Londoners could miss out on significant revenue if he is not part of their squad for matches against Arsenal and Newcastle in South Korea.

LAFC are reportedly close to agreeing personal terms with Son and club officials believe they can conclude a deal with Spurs later in the summer.

The report claims that Son will discuss his future with new Spurs boss Thomas Frank after that trip. He wants to know what role he will play in Frank's plans, and how many minutes he will earn over the course of the season.

Injuries and a loss of form hindered Son last season. Ange Postecoglou often turned to other starters in the second half of the campaign, and Frank may do similar after the club completed permanent deals for Mathys Tel and Mohammed Kudus. Son played only 23 minutes in Spurs' Europa League final victory over Manchester United.

Son could now leave Spurs after finally landing a trophy. He accepted the 'legend' label after playing a role against United. He told TNT Sport: "Let's say I'm a legend. Why not? Only today! Seventeen years nobody has done it, so with such amazing players yeah today's the day. Probably today I will say I'm a legend of this club.

"I feel amazing. This is what I've always dreamed for and today is the day it happened. Dream came really, really true. I'm so so happy. I am the happiest man in the world."