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Tottenham battle Hull City for £12m striker who Heung-min Son recommended

Tottenham Hotspur are pressing forward with an approach for a 25-year-old centre-forward, who has fallen down the pecking order at Besiktas. It has been widely…

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 12:00 PM
Tottenham battle Hull City for £12m striker who Heung-min Son recommended
Key Things to Know
  • Tottenham Hotspur and Hull City are competing to sign Besiktas striker Oh Hyeon-gyu.
  • Both clubs have reportedly contacted the Besiktas board regarding a permanent January transfer.
  • Heung-min Son reportedly recommended the 25-year-old South Korean forward to Tottenham.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Tottenham Hotspur are competing with Hull City to sign Besiktas striker Oh Hyeon-gyu during the January transfer window, according to Takvim. The 25-year-old South Korean international was previously signed by the Turkish club for £12m from Genk and was reportedly recommended to Spurs by club legend Heung-min Son. Both English clubs have reportedly held talks with the Besiktas board to explore a mid-season move.

Besiktas manager Vincenzo Italiano is reportedly opposed to selling Oh mid-season and wants the club to reject all approaches. The forward has seen reduced playing time behind Dusan Vlahovic this season, recording one goal and two assists across 13 appearances.

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