Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a boost in their pursuit of an exciting La Liga attacker Takefusa Kubo ahead of the January window.
It has been reported that Tottenham are prioritising signing a wide-forward in the January window, with the Lilywhites ready to spend big.
However, the North Londoners also have to solve their issue in the number ten role as James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski are out injured, while Xavi Simons is yet to showcase his best in a Spurs shirt.
It has thus been suggested over recent weeks that Tottenham are ready to ‘go all out’ for Real Sociedad star Takefusa Kubo, who can play on the flanks as well as centrally.
What is Takefusa Kubo thinking about Tottenham’s interest?
According to reports over recent days, Spurs would have to pay Kubo’s £52m release clause to land him in January.
Journalist Pete O’Rourke has now suggested that while the steep asking price may be prohibitive for Thomas Frank’s side, the Japanese international would be in favour of swapping Sociedad for N17 in January.
When asked about the speculation linking Kubo with a move to Spurs, O’Rourke told Football Insider: “The player himself could be interested in moving away because it’s not been the best of seasons for Real Sociedad in La Liga this year, and they have struggled more than they normally do.
“They’re normally more competitive than they have been so far this season as well, and the player himself could be finally interested in making that move to the Premier League.
“I think with the price tag involved, that £52m, it could be an expensive deal to do in January. He’s a top player, Kubo, capable of playing on both flanks.
“He would definitely add something to that Tottenham attack as well. He can play left side or right side, and he definitely has a goal in him as well. So, he would tick a lot of boxes for Tottenham for what they’re looking in January, but I just think the price tag could make any deal prohibitive.”
Spurs face competition from Premier League rivals for Kubo
The Lilywhites are not the only English club eyeing a move for the former Real Madrid man ahead of the January window.
It has been reported that Tottenham could face competition from Liverpool and Aston Villa for Kubo’s signature.
A deal for the 24-year-old thus appears anything but straightforward for the Lilywhites, given the high fee involved and the growing interest in his services.