Arsenal Plot January £39–40m Bid for Real Sociedad’s Takefusa Kubo
A steep release clause plus Real Madrid’s 50% sell-on stake could limit Sociedad’s willingness to negotiate.
Overview
- Multiple outlets citing Fichajes report Arsenal plan a winter approach worth about €45m for the 24-year-old winger.
- Kubo’s contract is reported to include a release clause of roughly £52m (€60m), creating a gap between valuation and the mooted offer.
- Coverage says Kubo is unsettled at Real Sociedad after an inconsistent start, which some suggest could open the door to a midseason move.
- Arsenal have recently dealt with Sociedad on signings such as Martín Zubimendi and Mikel Merino and are said to have scouted Kubo last season.
- Tottenham have also been linked, and no agreement is in place, with one report questioning whether Arsenal will actually pursue the deal in January.