Tottenham keen on Boca Juniors sensation Kevin Zenon

Tottenham Hotspur skipper Son Heung-min is not getting any younger and will turn 33 at the end of the season.

The forward is currently enjoying his tenth season at White Hart Lane, having scored 165 goals and registered 86 assists in 416 appearances across all competitions thus far. The South Korean international has earned a legendary status at Tottenham for his decade-long service.

However, he is out of contract at the end of the season (Transfermarkt) and talks over an extension are yet to take place. Whether Spurs exercise their option to extend his contract by another year remains to be seen but the time appears to be ripe for the club to think for our captain’s replacement.

According to an exclusive report from TBR Football, Tottenham Hotspur are among a host of clubs keeping tabs on Boca Juniors’ talented winger Kevin Zenon.

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Kevin Zenon has established himself as one of the hottest prospects in South American football since his arrival at Boca Juniors in early 2024 from Unión Santa Fe. With four goals and seven assists in 38 games across all formats, he has become one of Boca Juniors’ most important players.

The Argentinean under-23 international’s versatility allows him to perform not only as a winger but also in positions like full-back or central midfielder, empowering him to excel in various facades of the game. The youngster’s performances in a Boca shirt have caught the attention of several European clubs.

Atalanta, Sporting CP, Atletico Madrid and Napoli are among those who are interested in Zenon, who also has potential English suitors lurking. Tottenham faces direct Premier League competition from the likes of Liverpool, Newcastle United, Fulham, Manchester United and Everton. The aforementioned report adds Boca Juniors are expecting to lose Zenon when the transfer window reopens in January.

Tottenham have scouted the South American in the past six months. Zenon appears to be viewed as a potential replacement for Son, who despite his advancing years continues to produce the goods consistently for the club.

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While Ange Postecoglou bolstered his squad over the summer, the north London outfit remains open to making further acquisitions in the winter window if the right opportunity arises. Zenon has been making waves in Argentina, and given he fits the club’s profile of signings, Spurs must do everything possible to bag his signature.