Son Heung-Min is already aware that his future in Tottenham Hotspur is not guaranteed after this summer. With just a few weeks until the new season starts, there is a possibility that the South Korean attacker could leave the club before the Premier League starts.
Thomas Frank, the new man who was in charge of Spurs, was unable to make promises about Son's long -term role at the club when he spoke the media on Friday.
The club keeps their cards close to their chest in terms of how likely a departure will be.
Sources, however, indicate that Tottenham is not willing to commit himself to keep him out of their tour for the season. It could turn out to be a farewell trip.
Despite his iconic status in North Londs and his enormous popularity in Asia, the player does not seem to have any clarity about what happens next.
Son, 33, is planned as a key figure during the coming tour of the club, with matches against Arsenal in Hong Kong on July 31 and Newcastle in Seoul three days later.
His admission to the team is essential from a commercial point of view, especially in view of the meaning of the journey in expanding the brand of Tottenham. With his image strongly tied to promotional material and ticket sales, the omission of the Tour would endanger the club to Tourorganisers.
But there have been discussions behind the scenes and it is understood that the club has intimated the son that they would not stand in the way if a suitable offer came in.
The player does not need to do this, but Tottenham is open to things if the conditions are good, because they weigh the possibility of cashing in as long as they can. Son has 12 months on his current deal, and this is the last window where they can have a large fee for him.
Tottenham does not actively push the son out, but they do acknowledge that the club has already enjoyed the peak years of his career.
With a view to the future, they have already left the market decisively, making them a permanent deal for Mathys Tel van Bayern Munich and Mohammed Kudus from West Ham. They also focus on further attacking options, such as Yoane Wissa from Brentford.
Son is no longer seen as central in Tottenham's plans. Although he is part of the team and will perform in the friendly way against reading this weekend, he is available for transfer and he has several lovers.
Three Saudi Arabic Clubs-Al-Ahli, Al-Nassr and Al-Qadsiah-Hebben the willingness to pay more than £ 30 million to bring son to the Middle East. The interest of Major League Soccer has also surfaced, with Lafc coupled earlier in the summer. His former manager Jose Mourinho would like to take him to Fenerbahce.
Son will travel to Asia with the team, but what happens next is far from certain. For a player who has given so many iconic moments, the journey could mark the end of an era.