Tottenham Eye Beşiktaş Forward Oh Hyeon-gyu as Son Heung-min Backs Potential Move
Tottenham Hotspur are considering Beşiktaş striker Oh Hyeon-gyu as they assess their options for the January transfer window. The South Korean international has emerged as a leading candidate for the central role, with his compatriot Son Heung-min reportedly encouraging Spurs to consider a move.
Tottenham’s recruitment staff have followed Oh since his switch to the Turkish Süper Lig. At 25, he offers a blend of strength in the air, physical presence and energetic pressing-qualities the club believes could suit its approach in attack.
Head coach Roberto De Zerbi’s staff are understood to want a forward who can do more than finish chances. Spurs are seeking a focal point able to bring teammates into play, challenge central defenders and help the side create more consistent scoring opportunities.
Dominic Solanke is currently Tottenham’s main option through the middle, leaving the club with limited depth in the position. Adding another striker could give De Zerbi greater flexibility and provide cover during a demanding part of the season. The club may also see the winter window as an opportunity to add a forward who can adapt to the Premier League without delay.
Son is said to have offered an assessment of Oh’s suitability for English football. His recommendation may carry particular weight: as a fellow South Korean international, Son has first-hand knowledge of the striker’s development and the demands he could face in North London. Son’s input, however, does not mean a transfer is agreed or that negotiations have been completed.
Oh’s first-season numbers at Beşiktaş have been modest so far. He has recorded one goal and two assists in 13 appearances across all competitions. Tottenham’s interest therefore appears to extend beyond his immediate output, with the club also weighing his physical attributes, work rate and potential contribution to the team’s overall attacking structure.
Beşiktaş are expected to resist losing a player they signed for €14 million midway through last season. The Turkish club are reluctant to approve a departure during the campaign and are likely to demand a substantial offer before considering Tottenham’s approach. Their position could make any deal difficult, particularly if Spurs are unwilling to meet a high valuation.
A January transfer would also involve practical questions beyond the fee. Tottenham would need to decide how quickly Oh could adjust to the pace and intensity of the Premier League, while the player would have to adapt to a new league, coaching staff and expectations. His pressing and ability to compete physically may help ease that transition, but success would depend on how effectively he settles into the side.
For Spurs, the attraction of a central striker is clear: a reliable target can offer an alternative route forward, occupy defenders and create space for attacking teammates. Oh’s profile could complement Solanke’s, giving De Zerbi more options when changing the shape or tempo of a match. Whether the club views him as a regular starter or a longer-term squad addition remains uncertain.
Beşiktaş’s stance and the financial terms will ultimately shape the situation. Tottenham may continue assessing Oh as they prepare for the window, but interest alone does not guarantee a formal bid. Any move is likely to depend on whether the Premier League club can agree a price that persuades Beşiktaş to part with their striker before the end of the season.