Tottenham could replace Son Heung-min with star who rejected $117M Liverpool transfer

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Tottenham Hotspur is reportedly setting its sights on a player who nearly joined Liverpool, as Thomas Frank prepares to fill the void left by Son Heung-Min. The iconic Spurs forward shocked fans with his announcement on Saturday that he has decided to depart from north London.

The South Korean forward shared his plans during Spurs' pre-season tour of his homeland, leaving a significant gap in Frank's attacking line-up. Despite his disappointment at the news, the Danish manager must now swiftly shift his focus to strengthening his frontline, with Paris Saint-Germain's Randal Kolo Muani believed to be his top target.

The French international piqued Spurs' interest back in January, but spent the latter half of last season on loan at Juventus, where he netted 10 goals in 22 appearances. He has attracted attention from numerous clubs in the past, including Liverpool and Manchester United, and Chelsea have also been linked with the star.

In January 2023, Sky Germany reported that Kolo Muani chose not to join Jurgen Klopp at Anfield in what was rumoured to be a $117 million (£88 million) deal. Instead, the striker opted to stay at Eintracht Frankfurt.

Kolo Muani stated that he felt comfortable at the Bundesliga club. However, after scoring an impressive 26 goals in just 50 matches for Frankfurt, Muani was snapped up by PSG for $100M (£76m) in September of that year.

The 26-year-old could have also found his way to the Premier League through Old Trafford. According to The Athletic, Kolo Muani and Rasmus Hojlund were Manchester United's primary striker targets in 2023, though the latter's age, profile and marginally lower price tag ultimately swayed the decision.

Following his snub of both Premier League heavyweights, Kolo Muani enjoyed a respectable first campaign at PSG, featuring 40 times and netting nine goals.

However, he found game time harder to come by at PSG last term, managing just two strikes in 10 Ligue 1 outings, which led to a loan switch to Juventus.

His time in Serie A proved fruitful, bagging eight goals in 16 matches whilst providing one assist. Such was the quality of his displays that Juventus are keen to secure his services once more, though they face fierce rivalry from Spurs.

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Whilst no formal bids have been submitted as yet, both clubs are eager to finalise a deal. Should Tottenham succeed in finally bringing him to English football, the Frenchman will face the considerable challenge of replacing Son.

The legendary South Korean arrived from German outfit Bayer Leverkusen in 2015 and went on to find the net 173 times across more than 450 outings for Spurs, ultimately helping them claim Europa League glory last season.

Discussing his choice, Son remarked: "Before we start, I just want to share the information that I have decided to leave this club this summer," Son said. "Respectfully, this club is helping me to make my decision. I just want to share this before we start.

"It was the most difficult decision I have made in my career. I have spent 10 years at Tottenham. The main reason is I have achieved everything I can at Tottenham. I need a new environment for a fresh challenge. I'm grateful the club have respected my decision and wish Spurs well for the next season."

Son declined to reveal details about his future destination. MLS outfit LAFC seem to be frontrunners in the pursuit of his services, whilst Saudi Arabian clubs have also expressed keen interest in securing the player.

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