No one important has left the club, and no one has arrived yet. However, it’s not realistic for Liverpool to sleep through the transfer window while Arne Slot assesses the team he inherited from Jürgen Klopp. There’s plenty of quality, but it’s not a bad idea to add another ingredient, which is why the Dutchman is close to securing his first signing since arriving at Anfield. The player in question is Takefusa Kubo, the winger from Real Sociedad, who hasn’t been mentioned—at least not in the media—as an option for the Reds. Then, Japanese journalists released information that Kubo is close to England, which was then picked up by British reporters. Takefusa Kubo then 🤔 What we thinking? pic.twitter.com/7ZRevTeEta— The Redmen TV (@TheRedmenTV) July 22, 2024 And the Japanese international fits Slot’s style perfectly. Kubo’s characteristics align with everything Liverpool’s new manager is looking for. He is quick, capable of consistency, plays both ways and does not neglect his defensive duties. In attack, his dribbling, finishing, long-range shooting, and sense of combination play stand out. He has demonstrated all these qualities in the past two seasons with Real Sociedad, becoming one of the pillars of Imanol Alguacil’s team. He has been effective in Europa League and Champions League matches, and with him in the team, the Basque club has grown and become a consistent force within the Spanish league.Joel Matip on Alonso’s wishlistAll of this was recognized in Sociedad, and in February they extended the 23-year-old winger’s contract until 2029, with the buyout clause remaining at its previous value. It stands at 60,000,000 euros. However, according to Japanese media, Liverpool is ready to pay even more just to beat the competition—several other Premier League clubs were mentioned—and secure a player they believe could make a difference in the world’s best league. Reportedly, Liverpool has offered 65,000,000 euros.Dream team in the making: Real eye TrentIn addition, Kubo is enticed by excellent personal terms. The Reds have prepared a gross salary of 15,000,000 euros, which should be enough for him to accept the offer. It appears he already has, as Japanese websites highlight that he has been intensively learning English for the past few weeks (previously he knew it only superficially) to adapt to his new environment. The same sources indicate that Takefusa’s agent is already in Liverpool, negotiating the final details of the deal with the club’s management. If the transfer goes through, Takefusa Kubo will become the sixth Japanese player in the upcoming Premier League season. At Anfield, he will join Endo, while Mitoma is at Brighton, Tomiyasu at Arsenal, Kamada at Crystal Palace, and Sugawara at Southampton.##NAJAVA_MECA_8221753##
