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The transfer market is entering its final stretch, and tension is starting to build in San Sebastián. Real Sociedad has less than two weeks to finalize pending operations, both in terms of arrivals and departures, but the main focus of concern revolves around Take Kubo.
The sports management in San Sebastián knows that they have several open cases regarding discarded players, including Sadiq Umar, Álvaro Odriozola, Sheraldo Becker, Carlos Fernández, and Javi López. However, these negotiations seem secondary when compared to the potential loss of the Japanese forward. He has started the season with goals, showing that he remains crucial for Sergio Francisco. This reality makes him a top priority for European clubs with significant financial strength.
As reported by the newspaper AS, the name of Kubo is gaining prominence in the offices of several important clubs. On one hand, Atlético de Madrid is looking for a winger with dribbling ability and goal-scoring prowess, and Diego Simeone sees him as an attractive option. The issue for the Madrid club is that the player's release clause is around 60 million euros, a sum that the club seems unwilling to pay at the moment.
Tottenham and Atlético de Madrid Interested in Signing Kubo
The scenario is different in the Premier League, where Tottenham has been monitoring his progress for a while. The London-based club has no financial constraints and has previously shown real interest in the Japanese international. The question now is whether they will make a definitive move before the market closes and, above all, if the player himself sees switching from a stable project like Real Sociedad to the demands of English football favorably.
Just when it seemed like the focus was between Spain and England, information from France suggests that PSG could be a potential bidder for Kubo. The Parisian team is considering changes in their forward line, and if the departure of Kang-in Lee materializes, the Japanese player would fit their plans. This possibility is causing concern in Anoeta, as PSG is one of the few clubs capable of meeting the 70 million euro price tag to release the player.

Within the Guipuzcoan entity, the stance is clear: Kubo is not for sale, and his release clause will not be lowered. Real Sociedad has designed this season's sports project with him as one of the leaders, and an unexpected departure at this final stage would be a hard blow to absorb. Nonetheless, the board is aware of the risk, especially as several European giants continue to lurk.
The last days of the market will be filled with tension in San Sebastián. The goal is to retain Kubo, knowing that his continuity not only ensures a competitive leap but also the opportunity to ambitiously compete in Europe. Keeping him at Anoeta would be the major triumph of this summer.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La Real Sociedad tiembla por Kubo
