Revealed: Liverpool AREN’T close to signing ‘Japanese Messi’ Takefusa Kubo – despite reports in Japan – as Arne Slot adopts patient transfer approach

Liverpool usually are not near agreeing a deal to signal Japan worldwide Takefusa Kubo regardless of stories in his residence nation stating in any other case.

After Jurgen Klopp introduced he would step down on the finish of final season following practically a decade on Merseyside, Dutchman Arne Slot has taken the reins at Anfield.

Nonetheless, regardless of their Premier League opener in opposition to new boys Ipswich being lower than one month away, the Reds have but to flex their muscle within the switch market.

Japanese outlet Sports activities Nippon claimed earlier this week that Liverpool had agreed a deal to signal the Actual Sociedad winger for a charge mentioned to be within the area of £50million.

The possible transfer would have reportedly seen Kubo develop into the highest-paid participant in his nation’s historical past and make him third Japanese star to characterize the Reds after Takumi Minamino and present midfielder Wataru Endo.

Former Actual Madrid winger has earned the nickname ‘Japanese Messi’ for his abilities on the ball 

However  Reds boss Arne Slot is set to totally assess his new squad earlier than finalising any incoming transfers

Regardless of claims Kubo had arrived in England with the deal set to be finalised imminently Mail Sport’s Lewis Steele insisted the stories are ‘untimely’, with Slot decided to evaluate his squad throughout their pre-season tour of the US.

Kubo, who has been known as the ‘Japanese Messi’ for his abilities and method loved a quick stint in Barcelona’s academy earlier than becoming a member of FC Tokyo.

The 23-year-old was rewarded for his performances within the J1 League with a primary worldwide cap and went on to hitch Actual Madrid in the summertime of 2019.

Successive loans to Mallorca, Villarreal and Getafe adopted with Kubo failing to make a aggressive look for Los Blancos earlier than becoming a member of Actual Sociedad. 

Since arriving on the Reale Area Kubo has performed a number of the finest soccer of his profession, making 41 appearances in all competitions final season because the membership reached the Champions League Spherical of 16 for the primary time in 20 years.