Barcelona are 'targeting Son Heung-min' on a free transfer amid Spurs captain's contract standoff - with the cash-strapped Catalans able to agree a pre-contract agreement with him this month

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Barcelona are reportedly interested in bringing Son Heung-min to the Nou Camp

The Spurs captain's existing contract is set to expire at the end of the season

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Barcelona are pursuing a move for Tottenham captain Son Heung-min once he becomes a free agent, according to reports.

Son's future in north London remains uncertain with his existing deal set to expire in May despite talks having taken place between the player and club.

Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou has previously highlighted the importance Son has on his team and the club are keen to avoid risking one of their star player's leaving for free.

The 32-year-old is currently able to sign a pre-contract agreement with a club outside the Premier League as he enters the final few months of his commitment at Tottenham that he initially extended in 2021.

Barcelona's cash-strapped financial situation means they are looking at players that will be free agents in the summer and Son's name is amongst a shortlist of potential recruits, as reported by Spanish outlet El Nacional.

Son could be tempted by a move to the Nou Camp with the club still boasting a reputation as one of the world's biggest despite their financial difficulties and can offer regular minutes in the Champions League - something Spurs currently can't.

The South Korean moved to Tottenham as a relatively unknown figure from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015 and has since gone on to become a household name with 169 goals and 90 assists in 431 appearances.

Should his departure to Catalan become a reality then Son could find himself arriving alongside a host of other free recruits with Barcelona also considering approaches for two Bayern Munich stars.

Joshua Kimmich and Leroy Sane both find themselves in the same contract situation as Son and represent world class talent at a budget price given they wouldn't need to negotiate a fee with Bayern.

Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah is also believed to be a potential target for Hansi Flick who previously managed Bayern Munich and guided the club to an incredible treble.

Meanwhile, Barcelona are still fighting to re-register Dani Olmo in what has turned into an embarrassing situation for the LaLiga leaders.

Olmo, 26, joined Barca this summer in a £50m move from RB Leipzig amidst the Catalan club's well-documented financial difficulties.

The Spain international was forced to spend the multiple weeks on the sidelines upon arrival due to the club's financial situation preventing further registrations.

Barca were eventually able to field both Olmo and team-mate Pau Victor by securing temporary registrations that expired on December 31.

The decision means both players are now free agents, with Olmo having a clause in his contract that he can leave the club without a fee if he goes unregistered.

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