Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou appears to have all but confirmed the club’s 4th signing in Min-hyuk Yang, without naming the player.
The club are on the verge of completing a deal for 18-year-old winger from Gangwon FC, as recently reported by Fabrizio Romano.
The young South Korean talent has been identified by Spurs’ scouts as a player with significant potential.
Manager Ange Postecoglou recently spoke about the potential signing ahead of the pre-season tour match against Vissel Kobe.
He emphasised the club’s ongoing interest in diverse talent pools, including the K League, which he became familiar with during his tenure at Celtic.
Postecoglou acknowledged the quality and impact of Korean players in European football, particularly highlighting Tottenham’s own Son Heung-min.
He praised Son not only as an exceptional player but also as a remarkable individual and club captain, underscoring his importance to the team.
Yang Min-hyuk, who is the youngest goalscorer in K League 1 history, has had an impressive campaign, scoring seven goals and providing three assists in 24 appearances.
Tottenham reportedly plan to allow Yang to stay with Gangwon FC until January, allowing him to develop before moving to England.
This potential signing aligns with Spurs’ strategy of identifying and nurturing young talent. Postecoglou’s comments reflect his confidence in the scouting process and the club’s commitment to enhancing its squad with promising players worldwide.
The 58-year-old head coach hinted at the club’s broad search for talent but remained diplomatic, not revealing much detail despite the advanced stages of the deal.
Postecoglou said (as quoted by Football London):
“Yeah, again I’m well aware of the quality of the K League. When I was at Celtic we were looking to bring over at least a couple of Korean players at the time and I think they’ve brought a couple over.
“Again they’ve made a fantastic impact in Europe, a lot of Korean players, none bigger and none better than our own Sonny. He’s just an outstanding player and an outstanding person. He’s the captain of our club and he’s just an outstanding individual, we’re super happy to have him at our football club.
“So yes, we’ll be looking far and wide for players and as you rightly said, it is difficult for me to discuss.”
As the move nears completion, Spurs fans can anticipate the addition of Yang Min-hyuk, who could be the next Son Heung-min in North London.
Fitness expert urges Tottenham to move for £150m rated winger who has a ‘near-perfect fitness record’
Dr. Brar backs Jarred Bowen move as Tottenham chase winger
Tottenham Hotspur have been looking to sign a new forward in the ongoing summer transfer window, and they have been with a move for multiple wingers this off-season, one of them being West Ham ace Jarrod Bowen.
The North Londoners have been looking to sign the West Ham winger, and medical expert Dr Rajpal Brar insists that the England international would be an ideal target for the North Londoners owing to his fitness history.
He insists that it is all down to the winger being committed to his fitness level, which has helped him become a regular presence at the Olympic Stadium wearing the Hammers badge.
This comes after reports insisting that the North Londoners are looking at a potential move for Bowen, albeit West Ham quoting a £150m fee.
Speaking about the prospects of having Bowen at White Hart Lane in an exclusive interview with Tottenham News, Dr. Brar said:
“He’s got a near-perfect fitness record. I’d reckon he’s extremely committed to all parts of his health – from his strength and conditioning to his nutrition to his sleep to recovery to stress mitigation. It’s all about cumulative and consistent effects that become exponential over time. Every top club looking to sign someone in that role would certainly be impressed with his fitness.“
Bowen would be an excellent addition to Tottenham considering his ability to fit into Ange Postecoglou’s style of play at White Hart Lane. He has proven his potential in the Premier League for years now, and he could level up with a move to the N17.
Bowen’s versatility ensures his presence across the offensive line.
However, at the moment any transfer for Bowen looks difficult owing to the mammoth price tag that West Ham have quoted on his services.
The reason Tottenham believe they have found the next Son Heung-min in Yang Min-hyuk
Tottenham believe they could have another star on their hands in Yang Min-hyuk as they dip into the transfer market for a teenager South Korean fans and the club hope will become the next Son Heung-min.
Spurs have already had two 18-year-old new arrivals worth almost £50m between them arrive at the club this summer in Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall. Now another will put pen to paper as the club look set to sign Yang from K League side Gangwon in a deal which will see the winger officially arrive in the January transfer window, a couple of months after the end of the Korean league season.
In the latest episode of their podcast Gold & Guest Talk Tottenham, our Spurs correspondents Alasdair Gold and Rob Guest discussed the transfer with Alasdair out in Tokyo to follow the north London club’s pre-season tour to Japan and South Korea. Friend of the show and Korean football expert Sungmo Lee delivered his opinion on Yang, which the duo spoke about in the latest episode.
Yang Min-hyuk is the best young player in the K League right now, and most significantly, he’s still a high school student,” said Sungmo. “His talent was so exceptional so his club Gangwon proposed the professional contract to a high school student which was the first ever case in K League’s history.
He showed great performances in K League this season, winning the ‘young player of the month’ award three times in a row from April to June. He is a great dribbler but also possesses great finishing skills which makes Korean fans hope that he can become the next Son Heung-min, especially if he joins the same club with Son in Tottenham.”
