Tottenham Hotspur, home of Son Heung-min, appears to be the likely destination for “scary high schooler” Yang Min-hyuk (18-Gangwon FC), who has been taking the K-League by storm this season, in a lucrative move to the English Premier League (EPL).
“Tottenham are close to signing young South Korean starlet Yang Min-hyuk,” Sky Sports reported on Thursday. In addition, Fabrizio Romano, one of the most knowledgeable journalists in European soccer’s transfer market, reported that “Tottenham are finalizing talks with Gangwon for the transfer of 2006-born winger Yang Min-hyuk.” He added that once the two sides finalize a deal, Yang will undergo a medical and join Tottenham.
Yang, a student at Gangwon First High School, burst onto the K League scene this season with Gangwon FC as a semi-professional, where he has been a revelation and has been touted as the next superstar of Korean soccer, following in the footsteps of Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in. In 24 appearances this season, he has already amassed 10 offensive points with seven goals and three assists. He became the youngest player in Gangwon’s history to break all records for appearances, goals, and assists, and signed an official professional contract last month.
His performances have already sparked speculation of a move to the EPL.
Kangwon’s CEO Kim Byung-ji confirmed the rumors, saying, “We are negotiating with a big club in the EPL, and I think we are 70 to 80 percent of the way there.” However, 안전놀이터 he did not reveal which club he was negotiating with, which led to speculation about Yang Min-hyuk’s destination. Some overseas media and soccer fans speculated that Chelsea, a prestigious club based in London, England, might be the favorite.
However, after a report from Sky Sports, it is now clear that Yang Min-hyuk is headed to Tottenham, home of Son Heung-min. If the transfer rumors turn out to be true, it will be interpreted as Tottenham recognizing the potential of Yang Min-hyuk as the next star to lead the Korean and Asian soccer market, which they pioneered through Son Heung-min.
Some speculate that Tottenham Hotspur will officially announce the signing of Yang Min-hyuk when he arrives in South Korea. There is also speculation that the deal could be a loan-to-own arrangement, with Tottenham signing Yang Min-hyuk and then loaning him back to Gangwon.
