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‏Liverpool is reportedly keen on signing Japanese international Takefusa Kubo this summer but may need to act quickly to secure the deal. According to *Mundo Deportivo*, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United are also in the race for the 22-year-old’s signature. Tottenham has already made an offer, though it falls short of Kubo’s release clause, which is around $63.4 million (£50 million/€59.3 million). This situation presents an opportunity for Liverpool, who could view Kubo as a potential long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah, with the Egyptian star’s future at Anfield uncertain as he enters the final year of his contract.

So, who exactly is Kubo, and what could he bring to Liverpool? Kubo’s football journey began in Japan, where Barcelona spotted his talent at just eight years old. He joined their famed La Masia academy at the age of 10 in 2011 and spent four years honing his skills in Europe. However, due to Barcelona’s violation of FIFA’s transfer rules for under-18 players, Kubo had to leave the club and return to Japan in 2015, signing with FC Tokyo.

His talent remained undeniable, and soon Real Madrid came calling, signing him on a five-year deal in 2019. Although he featured in pre-season for Madrid, Kubo was loaned out to Mallorca, where he made his La Liga debut. He later had loan spells with Villarreal and Getafe before returning to Mallorca in 2021. The following year, Kubo made a permanent switch to Real Sociedad, having never made a senior appearance for Real Madrid. Since then, he has become a standout performer for Sociedad, netting 16 goals and registering eight assists in 65 La Liga matches. Internationally, Kubo has scored four goals in 35 appearances for Japan and frequently lines up alongside Liverpool’s Wataru Endo.

Nicknamed “the Japanese Messi,” Kubo once carried the weight of huge expectations to become one of the world’s best players. Despite the pressure, the 23-year-old has remained humble and focused on his own abilities. “Being called the Japanese Messi is an honor and makes me proud, but I’m still not at his level,” Kubo said in 2019. “I prefer to concentrate on my abilities and strengths.”

Kubo is a left-footed attacker who typically plays on the right, similar to Salah. FBref has compared him to players like Said Benrahma, Mykhailo Mudryk, Jack Grealish, and Nico Williams. His dynamic style and vision make him a potential asset for any top club, and his ambitions have always been clear. In a 2020 interview with *France Football*, Kubo stated, “My dream has always been to become one of the best players, and I won’t stop working to achieve that. I’ve always said that my goal was to play for Real Madrid and I work for that, doing the best job I can.”

With Liverpool’s interest now apparent, the club may need to act decisively to secure Kubo’s transfer, particularly with competition from other top Premier League clubs. Despite the challenge posed by his high release clause, Kubo’s potential and performances make him an appealing prospect for the Reds.