Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing 23-year-old Japanese international winger Takefusa Kubo from La Liga club Real Sociedad.
Takefusa Kubo has been impressive in La Liga with Real Sociedad, and his performances have attracted the attention of Liverpool. According to a report from Japanese outlet Sponichi, the Reds are now preparing a concrete offer to sign the player.
Apparently, the Premier League giants could offer around €65 million for the winger. The Japanese international is versatile enough to operate on both flanks, and he can slot in as the central attacking midfielder as well. Kubo will add goals and creativity to the Liverpool attack and he should prove to be a quality long-term acquisition.
The former Real Madrid player is highly rated across Europe, and he has a bright future ahead of himself. He could be the ideal long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah, who is expected to leave the club next summer. The Egyptian international is in the final year of his contract, and he is yet to sign an extension with Liverpool.
If Salah moves on next summer, Liverpool will need to bring in a quality replacement, bringing Takefusa Kubo into the equation. Signing Kubo this summer could prove to be a wise decision. The 23-year-old could fill the void left by the Egyptian international next season. It remains to be seen with a Liverpool can secure an agreement with the Spanish outfit.
Kubo would be a long-term addition
€65 million is a substantial amount of money for the talented young Japanese winger. But he has the attributes to justify the investment in the coming seasons. The Real Sociedad winger has been linked with other clubs as well, and it remains to be seen where he ends up. The opportunity to join Liverpool will be quite attractive for him, and he will look to test himself at the highest level.
It would be a major step up in Kubo’s career and regular football in the Premier League could accelerate his development. Meanwhile, Liverpool will be hoping to win the league next season, and they need to bring top class players in order to compete with Arsenal and Manchester City.
