Son Heung-min could be on his way to Liverpool shortly, as the Reds are reportedly interested in signing the Tottenham Hotspur star. The 30-year-old has been one of the best players in the Premier League over the past few seasons, and his arrival would no doubt bolster Liverpool's attacking options.
Son Heung-min is a South Korean professional footballer who plays as a winger or striker for the English club Tottenham Hotspur and the South Korea national team. He began his career with Hamburg SV before moving to Bayer Leverkusen in 2013. He spent two seasons in the Bundesliga, before joining Tottenham for a fee of 22 million dollars in 2015.
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A versatile forward, Son has also been used as a wing-back on occasion. He has been praised for his work rate, technique, and shooting ability, and has been referred to as one of the best Asian players in Europe.Son represented South Korea at the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cups. With 35 goals, he is currently the joint second-highest goalscorer for his country.
There are pros and cons to signing Son Heung-min. On the plus side, he is a proven goalscorer with a great track record in the Premier League. On the downside, he will be expensive and Liverpool already has some good attacking options.
What could he bring to the team?
In terms of his qualities on the pitch, Son is pacey and skilled with both feet. He is also a good finisher, which is evidenced by his tally of 23 goals in the Premier League last season. Another positive is that he has experience playing in European competition, having featured in the Champions League for Tottenham Hotspur. On the flip side, signing Son would be a costly investment for Liverpool. His transfer fee would likely be over 70 million dollars and he would also command high wages.
