Deal Near for Salah Replacement

 What steps should one take to replace Mohamed Salah? Liverpool has been attempting to solve that puzzle for the past few seasons.

The Premier League and Champions League titles that Liverpool has won since Salah's 2017 transfer from Roma are only two examples of the club's accomplishments. Nonetheless, there are worries that Salah may depart as well because manager Jurgen Klopp left last season.

Furthermore, he is growing a little older. The Egyptian, however, is 32 today, so perhaps we have the solution to that problem – if rumors out of Japan are to be believed.

Takefusa Kubo of Real Sociedad is nearing a signing deal, according to the most recent information from Sponichi Annex. With Kubo keen to test himself in the Premier League, negotiations are supposedly nearing their conclusion. 

A WORLD RECORD-SETTING STEP FOR KUBO

This action is anticipated to break previous salary and transfer fee records in Japanese football history.

The Japanese site has been informed by sources close to the situation that Kubo's representatives are already in England completing the arrangements, and an agreement may be struck shortly.

The 23-year-old has a €60 million (£51.4 million) release clause in his contract, which Real Sociedad extended until February 2029. Liverpool is willing to pay this clause in installments of €65 million (£55.7 million).

He would receive an incredible €15 million (£12.8 million) yearly pay, or over £240,000 every week.

'JAPANESE MESSI'

Often referred to as the "Japanese Messi," Kubo is a right winger who plays with his left foot, which makes him a perfect Salah substitute.

In 2019, Kubo moved to Real Madrid from FC Tokyo, where his career had started. Despite not playing for Real Madrid in the first squad, he obtained necessary experience on loan at Mallorca, Villarreal, and Getafe.

After moving permanently to Real Sociedad in 2022, Kubo has had great success, making 85 appearances while contributing 14 assists and 16 goals. His contribution to Sociedad's fourth-place La Liga result and their 2023–2024 Champions League return after a nine-year break was crucial.

Nonetheless, the 23-year-old is excited to join Liverpool. He's been learning English in preparation for a possible move, and he can now conduct interviews in the language.

Wataru Endo, the captain of the Japanese national team at Liverpool, is also thought to have played a favorable role in Kubo's choice.

If the deal closes, Kubo's arrival would be a historic moment in Japanese football history and a fresh, exciting, dynamic addition to Liverpool's offensive options—especially with Luis Diaz still rumored to be heading elsewhere.