Son Heung-min is reportedly close to joining LAFC for the upcoming MLS season, raising questions about how his potential salary would compare to Lionel Messi’s earnings at Inter Miami. The MLS continues to attract top international talent that once starred in Europe.

Los Angeles FC is expected to announce the signing of Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min for a Major League Soccer record fee of $26.5 million, a move already tacitly confirmed by the club during a Leagues Cup match against Tigres UANL.

The former Tottenham Hotspur captain received a warm welcome at both Los Angeles International Airport and at Tuesday's LAFC game, following reports that he intends to join MLS club on a league-record $26.5 million transfer fee. The crowd at BMO Stadium got rather loud when he was shown on the big screen.