Superstar Heung-min Son’s commitments to the Asian Cup beginning in January will cause him to miss several weeks of action, which is a major blow for Tottenham Hotspur.

With 15 Premier League appearances this season, the South Korean forward has scored 10 goals, demonstrating his exceptional form.

The Asian Cup is slated to take place from January 12 to February 10, so Son’s absence puts Spurs in a vulnerable position.

Furthermore, South Korea, one of the favorites, is predicted to advance far in the competition, which could mean a protracted absence.

In January, Spurs have three games planned, including an FA Cup tie that, should they win, will lead to another match later in the month.

He will miss two games in February, against Brighton and Everton, but they will be hoping that Son is back for the encounter with the Seagulls.

He has become one of the team’s most important players, so Ange will suffer greatly from his absence.

Even though Richarlison scored a brace against Newcastle and appeared to be back to his best, Son’s absence could have a significant impact.

Spurs need to sign a striker immediately in January, and they are reportedly targeting a forward or a left winger.

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In the January transfer window, West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur might both be looking to add defensive reinforcements.

News reporter for CBS Ben Jacobs has now updated CaughtOffside regarding two purported Spurs targets that the Hammers are also keeping an eye on.

Jonathan Tah is being eyed by both West Ham and Tottenham, according to Jacobs. The Hammers are also keeping an eye on Piero Hincapie, their teammate from Bayer Leverkusen, who has been connected to Spurs lately.

The CBS reporter claims that Chelsea is reportedly pursuing Tah in addition to Tottenham and West Ham.

He told CaughtOffside, “Tah has been looked at by Chelsea, who want a center-back, Spurs, and West Ham, with the latter also admiring Hincapie.”

Tottenham undoubtedly needs more defensive players. Although Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero make a great team, the quality declines noticeably after them.

West Ham, on the other hand, has given up a lot of goals this season, most recently five against Fulham. Therefore, David Moyes has plenty of room to search for more capable center backs.

Jonathan Tah and Piero Hincapie were linked to West Ham and Tottenham.

Hincapie and Tah would both be excellent choices for the Hammers and Spurs.

With more than 300 senior appearances for Leverkusen and 16 caps for Germany, the former is a “dominant” 6′ 4in powerhouse.

The 27-year-old was once described by Joachim Low as a “physically strong and very quick” defender for whom “everything is possible.”

Tah is the fourth fastest player in the division this season with a top speed of 35.81 km/h, according to the Bundesliga website.

At the age of just 21, Hincapie has already made 90 appearances in competitive play for Leverkusen and has 30 caps for Ecuador.

The €50 million (£43 million) player was recognized as a “top talent” by Jacek Kulig of Football Talent Scout last year. He described him as a “complete and dominant CB” with many excellent attributes.

Given that Leverkusen is currently atop the Bundesliga, it goes without saying that both Spurs and West Ham would find it challenging to acquire either player in January.

It will be difficult to convince a team vying for championships to part ways with important players in the middle of the campaign, short of dire financial difficulties.