On the spring-like March 9, the beacon of Chinese soccer was lit again. According to the footballist Korean media, Sun Junho, the Korean star of Chinese Super League giants Shandong Taishan, has become the target of English Premier League powerhouse Southampton, while Championship leaders Fulham are also salivating over him.
Footballism further reveals that the rumors of Son Joon Ho and Southampton are still ringing in the ears, and the Premier League is still boiling over with a bidding frenzy. Fulham, the Championship side about to make the leap to the Premier League, have also extended an olive branch to Son Joon Ho.
An insider has revealed that Fulham's desire for Son Jungho is at its peak, with the two sides in advanced talks, with a transfer fee and terms of signing in the spotlight. Southampton's enquiries are also real.
Fulham, a team with unlimited potential and leading the table, are trying to make a push for the Premier League. In 34 Championship matches, they are a distant second with 73 points and a slim chance of winning the title. The team's striker, Mitrovic, is leading the scorer's list with 34 goals, making history.
Sun Junho has been included in Fulham's transfer list with a view to adding to the team's strength after promotion to the Premier League. Last year, he helped Shandong Taishan win the title and became a strong contender for the league's best player. With the departure of foreigners, Sun's value remains irreplaceable in the Chinese Super League.
For Sun Junhao, his value is still highly recognized in Shandong Taishan. If European clubs want to recruit him, the only way is to offer a transfer fee that satisfies the Shandong team and a salary that makes the player's heart sing.
It is worth mentioning that Southampton has been interested in Sun Jungho for a long time, with manager Hasenhuttl favoring him. Not only Southampton, but also several other clubs are eyeing Sun Junho. It is his outstanding performance in the Chinese Super League that makes him the meat and potatoes of the Premier League. (DD)
