Liverpool’s £55M Kubo Bid Could Fund Madrid’s Alexander-Arnold Pursuit

Liverpool has been linked with a potential acquisition of Takefusa Kubo from Real Sociedad.

Liverpool's pursuit of Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo may be a source of financing for Real Madrid's acquisition of Trent Alexander-Arnold.

On Monday, it was revealed that Liverpool was interested in signing Sociedad's Japanese international winger, Kubo, who is said to have a release clause of €60 million.

Liverpool is reportedly nearing an agreement to sign the 23-year-old, as negotiations are currently in the final stages.

Nevertheless, Liverpool can assist Madrid in raising funds to sign Alexander-Arnold if they can agree to sign Kubo.

Alexander-Arnold was alleged to have been in contact with Los Blancos last week.

On social media, Christain Falk of SPORTBILD stated, "Real Madrid is acquiring concrete with Trent Alexander-Arnold (25)."

"There has been no contract extension at Liverpool for Arnold, who is currently under contract until 2025." The Player has been in contact with the other party for the past month and is currently interested.

In 2022, Kubo relocated from Madrid to Sociedad for an estimated €6 million charge.

Nevertheless, The Athletic reported that the Basque club acquired 50% of Kubo's rights.

This implies that Madrid can either repurchase the Japanese for 50% of the price it sold him for or receive 50% of Sociedad's profit if they can sell Kubo.

The purchase of Kubo by Liverpool could result in Madrid receiving additional funds in their pursuit of Alexander-Arnold's departure from Anfield.

Preston North End prevailed over Liverpool in a friendly match conducted behind closed doors at the AXA Training Centre.

 

After the match, Arne Slot stated, "It is crucial to participate in a game after two weeks of physically demanding training sessions." The most critical aspect is that all participants were physically healthy before the game and maintained their fitness throughout the event.

 

"So, it has been a pleasant two weeks." Regrettably, the outcome of the match today was not as anticipated. However, they maintained their fitness, and they played numerous minutes. Additionally, countless inexperienced players were granted a few minutes, a positive development.