Son gets second pay rise
LONDON: Son Heung-min is in line for a second pay rise inside 12 months as reward for his sensational season for Tottenham.
The South Korean only signed a five-year contract in July, but the Spurs hierarchy are ready to offer the forward another new deal before the start of next season.
Talks are expected to start in the summer as understands there is a desire to cement Son’s position as one of Mauricio Pochettino’s key men.
Son’s current deal is worth around £110,000 (RM576,000) per week, but he can expect new terms to move him closer to Dele Alli whose deal is worth up to £150,000 per week.
Despite his reputation as a tough negotiator, chairman Daniel Levy has a reputation for rewarding his players with new deals when it is deserved. Since October, the 26year-old has scored 16 goals in 23 games in all competitions for Spurs.
In a further boost for Spurs, Harry Kane is set to return to full training next week — two weeks ahead of schedule — after his ankle injury. All being well, he will be in contention for the Burnley match a week on Saturday. Daily Mail