Report: Liverpool Readying £55m Bid for Former Real Madrid Player Compared to Lionel Messi
Liverpool have maintained a low profile in the transfer window so far, with no new signings or player sales.
The Reds possess a robust squad and are likely aiming to make a few additions rather than undergoing a major overhaul.
Liverpool have been linked with several defenders and midfielders to replace Joel Matip and Thiago Alcantara, who left Anfield on free transfers.
Despite the attacking department not being a priority, questions about Mohamed Salah’s long-term future and the need for a successor persist.
In May, Salah indicated his intention to stay for the upcoming season, telling The Independent that he plans to “fight like hell” for more silverware in 2024/25.
However, with his contract set to expire at the end of the season, his future at the club remains uncertain.
It is also uncertain whether Liverpool might choose to sell Salah this summer amidst interest from Saudi clubs.
According to a report from Japan, Liverpool have reportedly prepared an offer for a player who could potentially replace Salah in the long term.
Liverpool Readying Bid for Takefusa Kubo
Real Sociedad’s forward and Japan international, Takefusa Kubo, is the one who has caught Liverpool’s attention.
Japanese news source Sponichi reports that Liverpool have been monitoring the 23-year-old since the previous season ended, considering him a possible replacement for Salah.
Sponichi claims that Kubo has become one of Liverpool’s top priorities this summer, with the club preparing a bid of €65 million and offering a contract worth €15 million annually.
This equates to approximately £55 million for the transfer fee and about £245,000 per week in wages.
Takefusa Kubo Compared to Lionel Messi
This report involves significant financial figures, indicating that Liverpool may be making substantial efforts to secure a replacement for Salah.
Kubo has shown remarkable performance for Real Sociedad and the Japanese national team in recent years. At only 23, he has already played 159 matches in La Liga and earned 35 caps for Japan.
Last season, Kubo played 41 games across all competitions for Sociedad, scoring seven goals in La Liga and providing five assists. He was also part of Real Madrid for four years.
In 2019, Jacek Kulig from Football Talent Scout predicted a promising future for Kubo, comparing his playing style to Lionel Messi and giving him a potential rating of 9 out of 10.
Liverpool have a history of securing significant transfers, such as Cody Gakpo. It will be intriguing to see if there is more substantial speculation regarding this potential move.
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