Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo has been linked with a move to the Premier League in recent months, and he was offered to Newcastle United.
According to a report by the Daily Mail, Takefusa Kubo has been offered to Newcastle United. However, the Magpies have turned down the opportunity to sign the winger from La Liga club Real Sociedad.
The Japanese international has been linked with Arsenal and Liverpool as well. Kubo has been a reliable performer for Real Sociedad, and his performances have attracted the attention of the English clubs. It will be interesting to see if Arsenal and Liverpool decide to come forward with an offer to sign him.
The two Premier League bigwigs need to add more quality and depth to the side, and the Japanese International could be a useful acquisition. The winger has a release clause worth £50 million in his contract, and he will help both teams going forward.
Arsenal and Liverpool need a quality winger
Arsenal have been overly dependent on Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli in the wide areas. The Gunners need more quality, and the Japanese winger would be the ideal acquisition. Meanwhile, Liverpool will need a quality long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah, who will be a free agent at the end of this season.
Kubo seems like the ideal option for both clubs, and it remains to be seen where he ends up. It is fair to assume that the two English clubs will not want to pay a premium for him. It remains to be seen whether Real Sociedad are prepared to lower their £50 million asking price.
Meanwhile, the Japanese winger is capable of operating in the wide areas as well as in the attacking midfield role. His versatility will be a bonus for Arsenal or Liverpool if they can get the deal done.
The opportunity to play in the Premier League can be quite exciting for most players, and Kubo will be attracted to the idea of joining Arsenal or Liverpool. They are among the biggest clubs in the world and they could provide him with the platform to fight for major trophies.
Meanwhile, Newcastle United could use more depth in the wide areas as well, and it will be interesting to see if they decide to pursue all the targets after turning down the opportunity to sign the Japanese international.
