It’s all about the excitement in Japan

It’s all about the excitement in Japan. Takefusa Kubo (23, Real Sociedad)’s rumored move to Liverpool is turning out to be unfounded.

The Japanese soccer world has been abuzz with speculation about Kubo’s move to Liverpool. Japan’s SporNichi reported on Feb. 22 that the Reds have prepared a “mega offer” for Kubo and are planning to trigger a buyout clause to take him away.

It was even claimed that they were already close to signing him. The media claimed that Liverpool has prepared a whopping €65 million (approx. 98.3 billion won) transfer fee and €15 million ($22.7 billion won) in salary, which would set a new record for the highest fee for an Asian player.

If the reports are true, it’s a staggering offer. At €65 million, it would surpass the €50 million (about KRW 75.2 billion) that Kim Min-jae paid to leave Napoli for Bayern Munich last year. The €15 million annual salary would also make him Liverpool’s second highest paid player, behind Virgil van Dijk (€12.48 million) and Alisson (€11.7 million).

The former Real Madrid youth product is a versatile player who can play in attacking midfield, on both wings, and sometimes as a shadow striker. His quickness, concise and effective dribbling, and crosses and shots after breaking forward make him a threat.

Gubo moved to Sociedad in the 2021-2022 season after growing up in Mallorca with Lee Kang-in.

He was named the club’s Player of the Year in his debut season, scoring nine league goals and providing four assists, and continued to make his presence felt last season with seven goals and five assists in 41 official appearances.

Having realized his potential in La Liga, Gubo has been linked to several big clubs. 바카라사이트 Manchester United have been rumored to be targeting Gubo as a replacement for Anthony Martial. His hometown club Real Madrid and Barcelona have also shown interest in him.

And now, Liverpool have been linked with a long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah. Given the player’s skill set, it’s hard to believe given the transfer fee and weekly wages that Sponcic has claimed.

As the rumors grew, the British media began to refute them. The ‘Daily Mail’ reported on the 23rd that “Kubo, dubbed the ‘Japanese Messi’, is not close to joining Liverpool. Japanese media have claimed Liverpool are close to signing Kubo, but it’s premature.” ”These reports are too early. Liverpool manager Arne Slott wants to evaluate the team during pre-season in the United States.”

Kurt Offside also said:

“There is nothing concrete between Liverpool and Gubo. There have been recent reports linking him with Liverpool. Nevertheless, the Reds are unlikely to make a move for Real Sociedad’s Gubo in the coming weeks.”

Liverpool’s local paper, the Liverpool Echo, also dismissed the Kubo rumors. “Over the past few days, there have been a number of reports linking Japanese striker Kubo with a big-money move to Anfield this summer. However, as we understand it, such talk is a bit premature. As it stands, there is no indication that Kubo is about to become a Liverpool player.”

In conclusion, a lot needs to happen for Kubo to pull on a Liverpool shirt. At this point, it seems to be nothing more than a mere rumor in Japanese soccer. Even if the Reds were to make a move for Kubo, the €65 million transfer fee and €15 million annual wages are unlikely to be realistic.