Xuân Son targeted by coach Park Hang Seo's club

According to reports from Thailand, Kanchanaburi Power FC, coached by Park Hang Seo, is interested in acquiring forward Nguyễn Xuân Son for the new campaign.

Kanchanaburi Power FC is demonstrating significant ambition in Thai League 2 by adding Nguyễn Xuân Son to their transfer target list for the 2026/27 season. The Thai club, led by coach Park Hang Seo, is reportedly seeking to sign the naturalized striker from the Vietnam national team to bolster their attacking strength.

According to Thai outlet BallThai, Kanchanaburi Power's management highly values Xuân Son's abilities after his impressive performances for Nam Định Club and the Vietnam national team. The striker, born in 1997, stands out not only for his goal-scoring prowess but also for his physical foundation, technical skills, and tactical versatility.

Coach Park Hang Seo's presence as head coach further enhances the appeal of this potential deal. The South Korean strategist is believed to be eager to reunite with Xuân Son to build a squad capable of competing for promotion to Thai League 1. His deep understanding of Vietnamese football is expected to help the Thai club approach top regional stars.

However, this is not an easy deal to finalize. Xuân Son remains under contract with Nam Định and is considered an irreplaceable pillar of the club from the southern team.Beyond his professional value, the transfer fee and salary package for this striker are reportedly very high, forcing Kanchanaburi Power to carefully consider their options.

The Thai club's ambition is evident through its large-scale revamp ahead of the new season. Kanchanaburi Power has recruited a recruited a series of international stars such as Andros Townsend, Aboubakar Kamara, and Gerson Rodrigues, while comprehensively restructuring their club system along South Korean football models.

Coach Park Hang Seo is expected to formally begin his role in July after completing his duties with the South Korean national team at the 2026 World Cup. With the goal of returning to Thai League 1, Kanchanaburi Power promises to continue to pursue notable deals, and Nguyễn Xuân Son stands out as the most prominent name in this ambitious plan.