Spurs is rumored to finalize Son Heung-min s successor? Real Madrid striker becomes the first choice target

According to Spanish media Ass, Tottenham Hotspur has regarded Real Madrid's Brazilian winger Rodrigo as an ideal candidate to replace Son Heung-min. Previously, the Tottenham captain has confirmed that he will leave the team this summer and transfer to the Los Angeles FC of the Major League Soccer League.

With Son Heung-min's departure, Tottenham urgently needs to find an attacker with top strength and speed on the wing, and 24-year-old Rodrigo has entered the team's vision. It is reported that Tottenham chairman Daniel Levi hopes to bring the Brazil international to North London. Since Mbappe joined Real Madrid as a free agent last summer, Rodrigo's chances of playing at the Bernabeu have been greatly reduced, providing a chance for Tottenham to poach.

However, Rodrigo himself has not shown his willingness to leave the team yet. He still hopes to stay at Real Madrid to get more playing time, so he is reserved for the transfer this summer.

In addition, Tottenham also realized that they are not the only Premier League giants interested in Rodrigo. Liverpool is also interested in introducing the Brazilian winger. The Reds had previously made a £120 million offer against Newcastle United's forward Alexander Isak, but was rejected. If Isaac is unable to sign, Liverpool may turn its target to Rodrigo and take concrete actions.

From a contract perspective, Rodrigo's contract with Real Madrid will last until the summer of 2028, which makes Real Madrid absolutely take the initiative in the negotiations. Since joining Santos in 2019, Rodrigo has played 270 games for the "White Army", contributing 68 goals and 51 assists, and performing extremely well. With its proven strength and 24-year-old golden age, Real Madrid will never let people out at a low price. Any team that wants to sign him must prepare a high transfer fee, which is undoubtedly a big challenge for Tottenham, which has not had a financial situation.

As of now, Tottenham has invested 145.6 million euros in the transfer window this summer, signing Kudus, Matisse Terre, Kevin Densor, and recently Paligna. Especially the joining of Paligna was highly expected by new coach Thomas Frank, hoping that he could become a "metronome" and defensive barrier for the midfield.

Although the plan to introduce Rodrigo is challenging, Tottenham obviously hopes to quickly find a replacement with the same influence and even higher potential after bidding off meritorious captain Son Heung-min to ensure that the team continues to remain competitive in the new season.