update Liverpool are in the final stages of signing £55m player who Xavi says he’s ‘world-class’
Liverpool are reportedly on the verge of securing their first signing of the summer transfer window, aiming to acquire one of Europe’s most promising talents.
The market has been notably quiet for the Reds since the Premier League season ended, with no senior players sold for a transfer fee, and Arne Slot has yet to make a significant acquisition. Although there have been recent links to players like Goncalo Inacio and Nico Williams, Liverpool has not seemed close to a major signing. The senior squad is set to depart for the United States this week.
However, things may soon change. Liverpool is nearing a £55m deal to sign Real Sociedad star Takefusa Kubo. According to Japanese publication Sponichi, Liverpool is in the final stages of negotiating the transfer of Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo, with a deal worth £55m nearing completion. Praised by FC Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez as a ‘world-class’ player, Kubo has built a strong reputation in Spain with Sociedad, scoring seven goals and providing five assists in all competitions last season.
A versatile winger who prefers playing on the right, Kubo is considered one of the most exciting players in La Liga and is seen in Japan as both the present and future of the national team.
For Liverpool, Kubo could become the next attacking star at Anfield. The 23-year-old presents a different yet thrilling option as a potential successor to Mohamed Salah in the coming years. Kubo’s signing indicates a new direction for Liverpool’s future attack.
Unlike the typical modern attacking winger, Kubo frequently drops back to defend and assist fullbacks. His arrival could signal a shift in Liverpool’s attacking strategy, especially with Salah possibly entering his final year with the club.
Indeed, if Liverpool also secures a direct left-winger like Williams, their attacking lineup could be set for the next few years, with Darwin Nunez or Cody Gakpo leading the charge in an exciting trio.