Overview
- Fichajes is cited by multiple outlets saying Real Sociedad are open to a January exit for Kubo and that Tottenham are currently viewed as the leading destination.
- Pricing reports vary, including a claimed £53m release clause, Football Insider’s suggestion of a £52m deal, and commentary in Spain that around €60m could be hard to refuse.
- Aston Villa and Arsenal are also linked, pointing to a competitive market for the 24-year-old Japan international.
- Coverage notes Tottenham’s need for a specialist right winger given injuries and mixed form among their current wide options.
- Recent data-led pieces highlight a dip in Kubo’s goals and assists and debate his Premier League fit, with some analysis urging Spurs to weigh alternative winger targets.