Tottenham Hotspur is in a hurry in the frontcourt, Son Heung-min leaves the team for commercial losses, may aim at Li Gangren and kill two birds with one stone

The transfer window is about to close, and Tottenham Hotspur is facing a crisis.

Losing Son Heung-min not only caused the team to lose a top star at the competitive level, but also greatly reduced the club's commercial value in the Asian market.

According to Times reporter Duncan Castles, after Eze was intercepted by Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur turned his attention to Paris Saint-Germain's South Korean international Li Gangren, hoping that he can solve the two major problems of team's frontcourt reinforcement and commercial value at the same time.

Son Heung-min's departure was undoubtedly a heavy blow to Tottenham.

This Korean star who has played for Tottenham for ten years is not only the captain and offensive core of the team, but also the club's business pillar in the Asian market. According to data, as many as 12 million Koreans listed Tottenham as their favorite team, which is equivalent to nearly a quarter of South Korea's population, and this is almost all because of Son Heung-min's influence. More specifically, Son Heung-min's jersey sales account for 23% of the club's overseas revenue, and Tottenham's two sponsors, Kumho Tires and Paris Betten, are both Korean companies.

It can be said that Son Heung-min's departure not only made Tottenham lose a top star, but also greatly reduced the club's commercial value in the Asian market.

From the competitive perspective, Tottenham's frontcourt also urgently needs strengthening.

Due to Madison's ACL injury, Kulusevski was also absent due to injury, and the team was short of manpower in the attacking midfield and winger positions.

Although Tottenham defeated Burnley 3-0 in the first game of the new season, their staff was obviously not sufficient in the face of the upcoming multi-line battle, especially when the frontcourt requires more manpower configurations.

Richarlison scored twice against Burnley and showed good form, but the team still needs more offensive choices to deal with the long season.

Li Gangren is undoubtedly an ideal choice for Tottenham.

The South Korean international, who currently plays for Paris Saint-Germain, has comprehensive skills and is competent for attacking midfielders and can play as a winger, just filling Tottenham's current tactical gap.

Li Gangren joined Paris Saint-Germain from Mallorca for 22 million euros in 2023. He has played in 86 games for Paris so far, contributing 13 goals and 11 assists, and won 8 championship trophys including Ligue 1, French Cup and Champions League with the team.

In the recent European Super Cup match, Li Gangren performed well, scoring a long shot in the 85th minute, becoming the first Korean player to score in the European Super Cup, helping Paris finally defeat Tottenham through a penalty shootout, winning the European Super Cup trophy for the first time in history.

More importantly, as a Korean player, Lee Gangren can fill the business gap left by Son Heung-min after leaving the team to a certain extent.

Although Lee Gang-in is currently unable to compare with Son Heung-min's popularity, he is young, has potential, and is also from South Korea, which makes him the best candidate for Tottenham to make up for business losses.

As early in the summer, Tottenham Hotspur asked about Li Gangren's transfer fee, showing that they have a long history of interest in the Korean star.

However, it is not easy for Tottenham to sign Li Gangren.

Paris Saint-Germain hopes to retain the South Korean star unless it receives a huge offer that is hard to refuse.

According to French Le Parisien, the Paris club has marked the 24-year-old star with a transfer fee of up to 50 million euros.

Paris Saint-Germain management, especially sports director Louis Campos and head coach Louis Enrique, have made it clear that they will not let their luggage go this summer. The club's confidence in the South Korean international has been significantly enhanced, especially after he scored a wonderful goal in the 2025 European Super Cup, his tactical value and on-field role have been further affirmed.

However, Li Gangren's situation in Paris was not smooth sailing.

Although his value has risen to 30 million euros, it is not the absolute core of coach Enrique's tactical system. Lee Gangren reportedly is eager to get more playing time in order to prepare for the upcoming 2026 World Cup. This demand could become a bargaining chip for Tottenham negotiations.

Previously, Tottenham Hotspur approached the signing of Crystal Palace England international Eze, but was intercepted by Arsenal.

Although Tottenham is interested in Manchester City winger Savignho, the Blue Moon's high asking price has caused negotiations to stagnate.

In addition, Tottenham Hotspur's bid for Nottingham Forest was also unsuccessful.

There are only ten days left to close the transfer window. Tottenham must speed up the pace of signings, otherwise they will face the dilemma of insufficient staff in the frontcourt in the new season.

In addition to the frontcourt, Tottenham's strengthening in the central defender and midfielder positions is also particularly urgent.

Currently, there are only 3 genuine central defenders and 1 midfielder in Tottenham's lineup, which undoubtedly reveals obvious shortcomings.

With the UEFA Cup kicking off in September, Tottenham will face frequent double-game pressure, and coupled with the journey of the League Cup, the existing three central defenders are obviously unable to meet the demand.

Although Tottenham invested 135 million pounds in the summer transfer period to introduce three new players, including the team's record-breaking £65 million signing, Solank missed the second round of the game due to an ankle injury in the first round of the new season, which reduced the team's signing effect.

As the transfer window approaches, Tottenham's management needs to make a quick decision. Should we continue to pursue Li Gangren, or turn to other goals? This decision not only affects the team's competitive performance in the new season, but also affects the club's commercial layout in the Asian market in the next few years.

In any case, Tottenham needs to find the best solution that can not only improve the team's strength but also make up for commercial losses before the end of this transfer window.

Do you think Tottenham can sign Li Gangren before the transfer window is closed? Can he become the perfect replacement for Son Heung-min? Welcome to leave your opinion in the comment section!