Liverpool have been linked with a move for 23-year-old Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo, who has a €60 million release clause.
Takefusa Kubo has impressed with his performances in La Liga for Real Sociedad and he has attracted the attention of several Premier League giants, including Liverpool.
According to a report from Spanish publication AS via Paisley Gates, the Merseyside outfit are prepared to pay €60 million to sign him. But the Japanese international is not keen on leaving the Spanish club this summer.
The development will come as a major blow for Liverpool, and it will be interesting to see if they decide to move on to other targets. They need to bring attacking reinforcements this summer and signing a versatile winger like Takefusa Kubo, who will add goals and creativity to the side would be ideal.
The Japanese international is highly rated across Europe, and he has a bright future. He could transform Liverpool in the final third. Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah have been linked with moves away from the club.
Barcelona are keen on signing Diaz this summer, and Salah will be a free agent next year. Liverpool might need to bring in multiple wingers this summer, and it remains to be seen whether they can get a deal done For Kubo.
Can Liverpool convince Kubo to join?
Liverpool certainly have the financial muscle to pay a premium for Takefusa Kubo. However, they need to convince the winger first, which might be a tall order. They are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to play for them can be quite attractive for most players.
However, the Japanese international is not keen on an exit this summer. He is focused on his development with regular football at the La Liga club. Liverpool will need to convince him with an ambitious pitch, and it remains to be seen how the situation develops. The pursuit might end the same way as another Real Sociedad player, Martin Zubimendi.
Liverpool will need to improve their squad this summer if they want to compete with Arsenal and Manchester City. The Merseyside outfit have a talented core, but they need more depth in the side if they want to do well in the upcoming campaign.