Takefusa Kubo may be interested in joining Tottenham Hotspur in the winter transfer window, but his price tag poses a problem for the North London club.

According to a report by Football Insider, Takefusa Kubo is the subject of interest from Tottenham Hotspur. The Lilywhites are eager to bolster their offensive unit by signing a wide attacker in the winter transfer window. So, the 24-year-old Real Sociedad winger has emerged as a target for the North London outfit.

The latest report has revealed that the former Real Madrid winger may be ready to part ways with Real Sociedad to join Tottenham in the winter transfer window. However, while that has boosted the Premier League club’s prospects, his release clause of £52 million poses a problem in executing a mid-season deal.

Takefusa Kubo and his time with Real Sociedad

Takefusa Kubo has made significant progress since joining Real Sociedad from Real Madrid in July 2022, even though that has not necessarily translated into returns. However, while the 24-year-old winger should have been more productive in the last three years, he has established himself as a pivotal figure for the Basque outfit.

The Japanese international has made nearly 150 appearances thus far for Real Sociedad while chipping in with 24 goals and 18 assists. Meanwhile, Kubo’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs. Tottenham Hotspur will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the winter transfer window.

London calling?

Takefusa Kubo has been on Tottenham Hotspur’s radar for a long time. The continued interest makes sense, as the North London club did not properly replace Son Heung-min when the South Korean international called time on his illustrious stint at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the summer transfer window.

Filling Son’s void may be a tall order, but the 2024/25 UEFA Europa League winners view Kubo as a viable target. Additionally, Tottenham might need a versatile attacker if they part ways with Richarlison next year. So, Kubo is an option worth considering, with the former Real Madrid winger likely open to joining the North London club.

However, Kubo’s release clause of £52 million poses a problem, as Tottenham might not prefer such a sizeable mid-season transfer. So, it will be interesting to see what the future holds for the 24-year-old Japanese international.