{"id":42904,"date":"2025-08-04T13:26:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T13:26:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/42904\/"},"modified":"2025-08-04T13:26:11","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T13:26:11","slug":"spurs-set-sights-on-real-madrid-star-amid-summer-shake-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/42904\/","title":{"rendered":"Spurs set sights on Real Madrid star amid summer shake-up"},"content":{"rendered":"

Son\u2019s Departure Leaves Spurs with Cash and a Vacancy<\/p>\n

Tottenham Hotspur\u2019s summer shake-up has taken a seismic turn with the departure of club captain and fan favourite Heung-min Son. According to AS<\/a>, the South Korean international\u2014who has been at Spurs since 2015\u2014leaves behind not only an attacking void but also significant salary room. Son\u2019s \u20ac11 million annual wages are now off the books, creating ideal conditions for Daniel Levy to pursue long-term target Rodrygo Goes from Real Madrid.<\/p>\n

At 33, Son\u2019s exit signals a changing of the guard in North London. And Spurs\u2019 sights are firmly set on the Brazilian winger, whose contract at Madrid runs until 2028. AS notes that Tottenham have \u201casked Real Madrid for permission to speak with him,\u201d a clear sign of intent.<\/p>\n

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\nRodrygo\u2019s Situation at Madrid Sparks Interest<\/p>\n

Rodrygo, 24, has seen his status at Madrid fluctuate. His playing time during the Club World Cup under Xabi Alonso was reduced, and the arrivals of Franco Mastantuono and Gonzalo have further complicated his role. Despite being highly rated, Rodrygo has often played second fiddle to Vinicius Jr., especially on the left wing\u2014his preferred position.<\/p>\n

AS quotes that \u201cRodrygo\u2019s natural habitat\u2026was always blocked by Vinicius.\u201d At Spurs, he would have the chance to start regularly in his favoured role, and the appeal of Premier League football and Champions League involvement under new American investment could prove tempting.<\/p>\n

Tottenham\u2019s Transfer Plans: Rodrygo Next?<\/p>\n

Tottenham are currently focused on signing Jo\u00e3o Palhinha from Bayern Munich, per AS, \u201cthe exclusive request of new coach Thomas Frank.\u201d Only after completing this midfield deal will Levy consider \u201cthe finishing touches on Rodrygo.\u201d Importantly, Spurs are \u201cnot going crazy\u201d in the market, sticking to a strategic plan.<\/p>\n

Liverpool Lurking in the Background<\/p>\n

However, Spurs\u2019 pursuit could be derailed by Liverpool. AS reveals that \u201cRodrygo awaits Liverpool,\u201d though the Reds pulled back after focusing on Alexander Isak. With Newcastle reportedly rejecting a \u20ac140 million bid, Liverpool\u2019s attention may shift again. The article warns, \u201cThe final word has not been said.\u201d<\/p>\n

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From a Tottenham supporter\u2019s perspective, Son\u2019s departure is bittersweet. He\u2019s been a legend at the club, but football doesn\u2019t stand still. Fans will welcome the ambition of targeting Rodrygo\u2014a player with Champions League pedigree and flair.<\/p>\n

Rodrygo would instantly bring pace, creativity, and end product to the Spurs\u2019 attack. Crucially, his natural position on the left aligns perfectly with the space vacated by Son. And under Thomas Frank, a coach known for developing players, Rodrygo could thrive.<\/p>\n

However, there\u2019s natural scepticism. Spurs have often been linked with high-profile players only for deals to fall through. The Liverpool threat is real, and Levy must act decisively. While fans understand the club\u2019s focus on securing Palhinha first, many will be hoping it doesn\u2019t delay or scupper a potential Rodrygo move.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Son\u2019s Departure Leaves Spurs with Cash and a Vacancy Tottenham Hotspur\u2019s summer shake-up has taken a seismic turn…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":42905,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[37723,64,63,37724,37725,37726,29476,37727,952,25911,34670,24184,37728,21812,22455,37729,85,37730,37731,37732,10988,37733,37734],"class_list":["post-42904","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-sports","tag-american-investor-spurs","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-bayern-munich-transfer","tag-champions-league-spurs","tag-club-world-cup","tag-daniel-levy","tag-epl-index","tag-featured","tag-heung-min-son","tag-joao-palhinha","tag-liverpool-transfer-rumours","tag-north-london-football","tag-premier-league-transfers","tag-real-madrid","tag-rodrygo-transfer","tag-sports","tag-spurs-fan-opinion","tag-spurs-transfer-news","tag-thomas-frank-spurs","tag-tottenham-hotspur","tag-tottenham-squad-rebuild","tag-tottenham-wage-bill"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42904","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=42904"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42904\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/42905"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=42904"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=42904"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=42904"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}