Liverpool Not Close to Signing Japanese Winger Takefusa Kubo Despite Reports

Liverpool have been linked with a deal to sign Japanese winger Takefusa Kubo, but reports claiming a £50m fee has been agreed are premature.

Arne Slot, the new Reds boss, wants to assess his current squad before making any new signings, despite Japanese media outlets claiming a deal was imminent.

The 23-year-old Kubo, nicknamed the “Japanese Messi” for his skills on the ball, has been impressing at Real Sociedad and has earned the attention of top clubs across Europe.

However, Liverpool are not close to agreeing a deal to sign the Japanese international, despite reports suggesting otherwise.

Kubo’s impressive performances for Real Sociedad have seen him linked with a move to Anfield, but Slot is determined to take a patient approach to the transfer market.

The Reds boss wants to fully assess his new squad before finalizing any incoming transfers, and Kubo’s potential move is not imminent, contrary to reports.

Kubo has had a storied career, joining Barcelona’s academy as a youngster before moving to FC Tokyo and eventually joining Real Madrid in 2019. He has since had loan spells at Mallorca, Villarreal, and Getafe before joining Real Sociedad.

Since arriving at the Reale Arena, Kubo has played some of the best football of his career, making 41 appearances in all competitions last season as the club reached the Champions League Round of 16 for the first time in two decades.

Despite the reported interest from Liverpool, Kubo’s future remains unclear, and it seems that any potential move to Anfield is still a long way off.

Reports claiming Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Japanese star Takefusa Kubo are premature

Former Real Madrid winger has earned the nickname ‘Japanese Messi’ for his skills on the ball

But Reds boss Arne Slot is determined to fully assess his new squad before finalising any incoming transfers

Reds boss Arne Slot is determined to take a patient approach to the transfer market, and Kubo’s potential move is not imminent, contrary to reports.

Kubo’s impressive performances for Real Sociedad have seen him linked with a move to Anfield, but Slot wants to assess his current squad before making any new signings.

The Japanese international has been impressing at Real Sociedad, making 41 appearances in all competitions last season as the club reached the Champions League Round of 16 for the first time in two decades.

Despite the reported interest from Liverpool, Kubo’s future remains unclear, and it seems that any potential move to Anfield is still a long way off.

Slot’s patient approach to the transfer market may see Kubo’s potential move to Liverpool delayed, but the Japanese winger remains a top target for the Reds.