Tottenham Hotspur will have to wait until next summer if they are to sign Japanese international Takefusa Kubo from Real Sociedad, according to reports from Spain.
Spanish outlet AS claims Spurs are preparing a £54 million bid for the 24-year-old winger as they look to strengthen their attacking options ahead of next season. However, Real Sociedad have made it clear they will not entertain any mid-season offers, with the Basque club determined to avoid further disruption during a challenging campaign.
Kubo’s ascent in Spain
Takefusa Kubo has grown into one of La Liga’s most exciting wide players since moving from Real Madrid to Real Sociedad in 2022. Numerous elite teams throughout Europe have expressed interest in him due to his technical prowess, deft footwork, and pass sense; Tottenham is currently in the lead.
A long-standing Spurs interest
Tottenham’s admiration for Kubo is not new. The Japanese star has been on their radar since his early days in Spain, and with the club still seeking a long-term successor to Son Heung-min, the timing of their renewed pursuit makes sense.
Son’s departure in the summer left a significant void in Ange Postecoglou’s attack, and Spurs’ current wide players have struggled to replicate the South Korean’s blend of creativity and end product. Kubo is seen as a player who can restore flair and energy to the front line because he is equally at ease playing on the flank or in the center.
Real Sociedad, the 2024–25 UEFA Europa League winners, are unwilling to lose one of their most valuable players halfway through the season, though. The Spanish club hopes to steady their domestic form before reassessing the situation next summer.
While Takefusa Kubo is reportedly open to a Premier League move, Tottenham will have to be patient. Any potential deal is expected to be revisited at the end of the campaign, when Real Sociedad are more open to negotiations.
For now, Spurs’ pursuit of Kubo will have to be put on hold — but their interest in the Japan international is showing no signs of cooling.
