Liverpool ‘were lining up a big money bid for Son Heung-min’ had Tottenham not made next season’s Champions League as Jurgen Klopp searches for Sadio Mane’s replacement
Liverpool were reportedly ready to pounce for Son Heung-min this summerReds would have tested Tottenham’s resolve had they not finished in the top fourBut Spurs did make the Champions League and Liverpool’s interest endedJurgen Klopp is likely to lose £35million-rated Sadio Mane in the summerMohamed Salah is also about to enter the final year of his contract at Anfield
Liverpool ‘were considering a bid for Son Heung-min this summer’ had Tottenham not qualified for the Champions League.
Jurgen Klopp had reportedly identified Spurs’ South Korean forward as a potential replacement for Sadio Mane or Mohamed Salah if they departed Anfield.
According to Football.London, Liverpool were prepared to test Spurs’ resolve with a substantial bid for Son had they not finished in the top four.
Liverpool were reportedly keen to sign Son Heung-min had Tottenham not finished in top four
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is a big admirer of the South Korean international
However, after Son’s 23 goals won him the Golden Boot – jointly with Salah – and helped Spurs into Europe’s top competition, Liverpool ended their interest.
There was no guarantee that Son, 29, would have wanted to swap north London for Merseyside or even that Spurs would have entertained Liverpool’s offer.
He also signed a contract extension through until 2025 just last year, meaning Spurs chairman Daniel Levy would have demanded top dollar for him.
Son scored both home and away against Liverpool last season and struck up a close bond with Italian boss Antonio Conte, who has committed to lead the club back into the Champions League next season.
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