Son Heung-min returns to Tottenham Hotspur early ahead of Manchester City clash

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly been handed a boost ahead of their clash with Manchester City as Son Heung-min has returned to the club ahead of schedule.

Son has been away on international duty with South Korea and took part in Tuesday's 2-1 win over Qatar.

There had been fears that the 28-year-old would have to self-isolate in his homeland following a coronavirus outbreak in the South Korea squad.

However, Son tested negative and was given permission to fly back to Britain, with the Evening Standard reporting that Spurs laid on a private jet for him.

Tottenham will now have the forward available for Saturday's Premier League meeting with Man City.

Speaking earlier this week, boss Jose Mourinho questioned why international football was still going ahead this month, having seen Matt Doherty test positive for COVID-19.