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Reporter s exclusive: Los Angeles FC expects to sign Son Heung-min for $20 million, giving him a super maximum salary

2:13am, 4 August 2025【Football】

Hupu August 3, According to an exclusive report by Tom Bogert, a well-known reporter from the American League, the Los Angeles Football Club is in deep negotiations with Tottenham Hotspur on Son Heung-min's transfer fee, with the expected transfer fee of about US$20 million (£15 million).

Tottenham hopes to sell Son Heung-min for $26 million (£20 million), but that's a drop from the asking price of about $40 million (£30 million) they initially proposed to Saudi clubs.

According to sources, a personal terms agreement for Tottenham captain is about to be reached, and the 33-year-old captain has informed Los Angeles Football Club that he hopes to join.

Los Angeles Football Club has sent a delegation to South Korea, and Son Heung-min is expected to play against Newcastle United on August 3 for his last game for Tottenham. According to the business agreement, Son Heung-min is obliged to participate in this game.

sources said the deal could be reached quickly after August 3.

Son Heung-min also received an offer from Saudi Arabia, but after being sold, he prioritized Los Angeles Football Club. It is understood that the booming Korean community in Los Angeles is also a factor in his consideration of transfers.

Son Heung-min is expected to be one of the highest-paid players in MLS and may surpass Sergio Busquets, who currently ranks third in revenue, with an annual salary of $8.7 million.

source:7m vn1