"I won't go to Tottenham's second team"... Oh Hyeon-gyu heads to Manchester United, a 'strong UCL candidate,' shattering the "post-Son Heung-min plan."

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Interest from prestigious English Premier League (EPL) clubs in Oh Hyun-kyu (25·Besiktas) is heating up.

The UK's "TeamTalk" reported on the 16th (Korean time) that Tottenham is focusing on South Korean striker Oh Hyeon-gyu, who captivated scouts with a "goal storm" on Turkish soil, and plans to compete with Manchester United to sign him.

The media explained Oh Hyun-kyu's performance, stating, "Oh Hyun-kyu joined Besiktas in February for a transfer fee of approximately 14 million euros (about 24.3 billion won) after leaving Henk. Although initially classified as a backup player, he has recently made a remarkable impact in 10 matches, scoring 7 goals and providing 2 assists."

Tottenham and Manchester United are closely monitoring the possibility of Oh Hyun-kyu's summer transfer. The media reported, "With Son Heung-min, Tottenham, which has a massive fan base in Korea, urgently needs to sign a new striker under the new management of Roberto De Zerbi."

He added, "Dominic Solanke is struggling with an injury, and Richarlison has been inconsistent. Randall Kolo Muani is also set to leave the team at the end of the season, despite having a permanent transfer option."

However, Tottenham's relegation scare remains the biggest variable. The media explained that if Tottenham, currently 18th in the EPL and in the relegation zone, were to be relegated to the Championship (the second division), Oh Hyeon-gyu's joining would become uncertain. The outlet reported, "Should Tottenham face relegation, a mass exodus of key players such as Cristian Romero is expected, and even Michele Di Gregorio, the Juventus goalkeeper whom manager Ange Postecoglou had targeted as a replacement for Guglielmo Vicario, has firmly rejected a move to Tottenham."

Meanwhile, Manchester United currently sits third in the league, making their qualification for next season's UEFA Champions League (UCL) highly likely. The media reported, "With the likelihood of selling Joshua Zirkzee high this summer, the club is seeking a traditional center forward to compete with Benjamin Sesko. However, it remains to be seen whether they will take a gamble on Oh Hyeon-gyu, who has yet to be proven on the big stage."

Meanwhile, Oh Hyun-kyu's contract with Besiktas runs until 2029. As a result, Besiktas holds strong leverage in transfer negotiations. Oh's market value is expected to rise significantly depending on whether he participates in the 2026 North American World Cup finals.

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