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Real Madrid’s Quest for Squad Depth: Takefusa Kubo Emerges as a Target

Real Madrid’s impressive start to the current campaign has raised concerns among fans about squad depth, as a similar trend occurred last season when injuries and fatigue took a toll on the squad’s thin roster. While expectations were high for Real Madrid to bolster their squad over the summer, the club has yet to make significant additions, and some argue that they may have even fewer options than last season.

This situation is far from ideal, and fans hope that the club will make reinforcements in the near future. The encouraging news is that Real Madrid continues to be linked with several potential additions.

One such player on Real Madrid’s radar is Takefusa Kubo. Kubo, who was previously part of the Real Madrid setup, departed in search of playing time without making a senior team appearance. He has since found his stride at Real Sociedad, where he is now regarded as one of La Liga’s top talents.

Interestingly, Real Madrid is not the only club linked with Kubo, as Manchester United is also rumored to have an interest in the Japanese player. However, Fabrizio Romano, in his exclusive column for the Daily Briefing, addressed the situation, saying:

“In terms of replacing Sancho, there have been reports about Takefusa Kubo, and in my opinion, he would be a fantastic option. Kubo is a top player. But I’m afraid there’s absolutely nothing concrete happening there from what I’m told. Kubo is a crucial player for Real Sociedad, and Real Madrid is still keeping an eye on him for the future. I’m not aware of any talk with other clubs at this stage, and I don’t think it’s one for January, honestly.”

The future of Kubo remains intriguing, given his excellent form at Real Sociedad, which may attract numerous clubs seeking his signature next summer. Real Madrid reportedly holds a clause that allows them to secure the Japanese international for a €30 million transfer fee if they decide to bring him back to Santiago Bernabeu