Tottenham According to a recent report, Hotspur have submitted a formal proposal to sign Real Sociedad star Takefusa Kubo this summer.
The Lilywhites currently have Dejan Kulusevski and Brennan Johnson as right-wing options, however, it appears that Ange Postecoglou is planning to sign a new option ahead of next season to add depth to this position.
Kubo enjoyed a promising campaign in La Liga last season, scoring seven goals and registering four assists in 30 appearances. Now, according to a recent Spanish report (via team talk), after being impressed by the 23-year-old's performances last season, Tottenham are interested in acquiring him this summer.
The report further claims that Spurs have already submitted a formal proposal worth around £42m, but the striker has a £51m release clause in his current contract and the Lilywhites will have to match that figure to complete the deal. .
It has also been reported that if Real Sociedad reject Tottenham's initial offer, Ange Postecoglou will urge his team to increase the offer as he has booked the former. real Madrid star as a “coveted target.”
Kubo to Tottenham
However, the report states that Aston Villa They have also expressed their interest in signing him and, furthermore, Liverpool and Arsenal They previously showed their interest in him. Tottenham will therefore face stiff competition from their rivals to secure any potential deal for him.
After not finding regular minutes at Real Madrid, the forward went out on loan several times but has managed to settle at Real Sociedad after joining them permanently a couple of years ago.
Kubo is a left-footed and technically excellent right back. He can dribble past opposing defenders in tight areas, has the ability to make passes between the lines, can create opportunities for his attacking teammates and also has the efficiency to finish off his chances.
The Japanese is a very talented player and has the potential to become a top-level striker in the future. However, he is not a physically imposing figure, so there are questions about whether he could thrive in the first division Should he join Spurs this summer?
Therefore, Kubo would be better off staying in La Liga and Tottenham should look for other options to strengthen their offensive department.
However, it will be interesting to see if the north London club ultimately opts to take a concrete approach to signing Kubo in the coming years. transfer window.