Liverpool have been linked with a number of wingers in recent weeks, with Arne Slot expected to bring in a new face or two as Mohamed Salah’s future at the club is uncertain.
While his immediate future does lie at Anfield, the Egyptian international has been widely expected to depart for Saudi Arabia upon the expiry of his contract next year and understandably, he will leave a massive hole in the Liverpool squad where he has been so influential over the years.
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Real Sociedad forward Takefusa Kubo is the latest to be linked with a move to Merseyside as Salah’s repalcement, according to TeamTALK (who cite Japanese source Sponichi)
According to the report, the Reds are ‘preparing to bid’ £55 million for the former Real Madrid winger, which is little more than his Reale Arena release clause. With such a large transfer fee, Kubo would become the most expensive Japanese international to date.
TeamTALK (quoting Spanish outlet Diario Sport) has also stated that Liverpool have ‘drafted up’ a £240,000 per week deal for Kubo should they manage to strike an agreement with Real Sociedad. Salah is the only player on Arne Slot’s team who is currently earning more.
Kubo may not be the best replacement for Salah
Kubo may not be an ideal successor for Salah Takefusa. heis a fantastic talent, but he is still 23 years old, and his recent numbers do not make him a reliable long-term substitute for Mohamed Salah.
Last season, the ex-Barca academy starlet scored just seven goals and assisted five times in all competitions. For the record, he had less than one-third of Salah’s 39 goal contributions during the 2023/24 season.
Liverpool have been linked with the likes of Dani Olmo and Nico Williams, as well as Real Madrid’s Rodrygo over the recent past. They would all be far more suited and experienced to replace a player of Salah’s calibre, though a transfer for any of the three players could cost more than Kubo’s.
It also remains to be seen whether or not Liverpool plan to convince Salah to stay beyond 2025 on a short-term deal but in either case, Kubo does not promise to be the most ideal long-term replacement.
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