Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly activated a one-year contract extension for Son Heung-min, who earns £190k a weekwhich has all but secured his captain's short-term future in London. However, since he is 32 years old, a long-term plan needs to be made.
In that sense, they have decided to look for Espanyol winger Javi Puado next year. according to football transfers. The 26-year-old has enjoyed an impressive career with the Catalan team and has already He struck three times in La Liga this seasonhas caught the attention of the Spurs.
Puado's contract at the RCDE Stadium expires in June 2025 and with that in mind Tottenham looks free transfer for the winger to add a backup behind Son, who they hope will be his eventual replacement.
Mikey Moore, 17, has emerged as an option of late but is too experienced to replace a player of Son's caliber and as a result, the Lilywhites are hoping to sign Puado on a cheap deal until their teenage star is ready for a first team role.
Puado's transfer will be a welcome addition
Tottenham Hotspur have signed several talented La Liga players in recent years. Although they have a history of success or failure, there is every reason to believe that Javi Puado would be a medium-term solution as Son's backup.
Puado would have opportunities to play in cup competitions from time to time, while he could also play a regular role off the bench as Son aged. His recent injury has shown that Spurs are missing a quality left winger in the South Korean's absence.
When Son leaves Tottenham, Puado will have the qualities to remain as Tottenham's left winger during a transition phase, at which point they will hope Moore is also ready for a regular role in the team.
While all signs point to a deal for Puado being favorable from Tottenham's point of view, it remains to be seen whether the player is willing to accept a sideline role with the first division side giving up usual minutes with Espanyol.
