The series of key contract decisions are coming thick and fast for Tottenham Hotspur as they plan for their future. Now that January is here, several players in the final six months of their contracts could start negotiating with foreign clubs over potential pre-contract agreements for the 2025/26 season. Here's a ranking of the most critical decisions Tottenham must make, focusing on players whose contracts are expiring or entering the final stages.
- Son Heung-min: The Standout Superstar
Of all the contract decisions at Tottenham, Son Heung-min, one of their biggest stars, is right near the top of the list. With an extra year option tied to the club until 2026, a potential extension or re-signing of Son for the club will be important as it ensures the retention of one of the finest talents in the Premier League. A permanent, long-term commitment from Spurs will surely keep them safe from losing the talented player any time soon.
2. Rodrigo Bentancur: Important Midfield Player
Another player who Tottenham would want to tie down for the future is Rodrigo Bentancur, whose current deal runs until 2026. Very important in many ways on the pitch, the contract of Bentancur forms a big part of the midfield. His performances have been good, and he is very much a key figure in Ange Postecoglou's plans. Negotiations to extend his stay at Spurs are likely to be a central focus for the club's management in the coming months.
- Yves Bissouma: The Midfield Enforcer
Another player whose future is in doubt is Yves Bissouma. With his contract running until 2026, Tottenham must decide whether to invest in the former Brighton midfielder or potentially move him on. After a somewhat inconsistent start to his Tottenham career, the club may need to assess whether he fits into Postecoglou's long-term plans or whether a transfer could be the right move that works for both parties. - Bryan Gil: The Future of a Loaned Player
Bryan Gil is currently on loan at Girona in Spain, where he has been performing with three goals and three assists in 22 appearances. The winger's loan deal has the option to buy at €15 million (£12.4 million), and there are reports that Girona is considering exercising that option. Gil has hardly impressed at Tottenham but has been really good in La Liga. Spurs may want to cash in on the young winger or take a peek at whether he has a future in north London.
5. Ben Davies: A Reliable Long-Term Servant
Another player whose deal expires in June 2025 is Ben Davies, whose last contract extension was signed during summer 2022. The Wales international has been a good servant for Tottenham as he provided the stability Spurs had been missing all these years. His future, hanging in a balance at Spurs, means either extending his stay or letting go of the aged defender with each passing season is up to the thinking of the Spurs chiefs.
Conclusion: Tottenham's Contract Conundrum
Clearly, the focus of Tottenham over the coming years will be sorting the contracts of not just Son Heung-min and Rodrigo Bentancur but even those of Bryan Gil, Yves Bissouma, and Ben Davies, to mention but a few, as these call the shot when trying to rebuild into a formidable unit at Spurs. The Spurs need to act fast to ensure they retain their best talent and do not lose players on free transfers or at cut-rate prices.
