Manchester United eyes Real Sociedad’s Takefusa Kubo as a potential replacement for disappointing Antony

Manchester United is reportedly considering Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo as a replacement for Antony, who has struggled since his £85.5 million move in 2022. Kubo, a 22-year-old Japanese international, has been a standout performer with 15 goals and 13 assists in 67 games. Despite Napoli's £26 million bid, Real Sociedad rejected it, and Manchester United values Kubo at around £43 million.

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Manchester United Eyes Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo As A Potential Replacement For Disappointing Antony

Manchester United is reportedly considering Real Sociedad’s Takefusa Kubo as a replacement for Antony, who has struggled to make a significant impact since his £85.5 million move in the summer of 2022. Antony, 22, has failed to impress, contributing zero goals in 18 games this season. In response, United has sent scouts to observe Kubo in at least seven appearances this season.

Kubo, a 22-year-old Japanese international, began his career in Barcelona’s La Masia academy before joining Real Madrid in 2019. Although he never featured for Real Madrid’s first team, Kubo excelled during loan spells at Mallorca, Villarreal, and Getafe. Real Sociedad secured his permanent signing for £5.5 million last season, where he has been a standout performer with 15 goals and 13 assists in 67 games.

Despite Napoli’s £26 million bid in the summer, Real Sociedad rejected the offer, holding a strong negotiating position with Kubo under contract until 2027. Manchester United, seeking a potential loan deal involving Antony, values Kubo at around £43 million. As Sociedad sits sixth in La Liga and advances in the Champions League, United continues to monitor Kubo’s progress.

Here is the highlight video of some skills of Kubo. 

Takefusa Kubo

Takefusa Kubo

Forwarder, Midfielder

JapanJapan

Age: 23

173 cm

67 kg

Season 2023/2024
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Played 29 8 Missed
Minutes 2070 71.4 Avg
Goals 7 0.2 Avg
Assist 4 0.1 Avg
Attempt 89 3.1 Avg
Passes 670 23.172.9% AvgSucc
Yellow 1 0.0 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 16 times for 1245 minutes for La Liga.

Takefusa Kubo scored 6 goals for Real Sociedad. He procured 3 assists. He received 1 yellow card and no red cards.

His team is currently 6th in La Liga. In the last match Real Sociedad drew 0-0 against Real Betis. The next match in La Liga will be against Cádiz.

Real Sociedad performance and stats

Real Sociedad

Manager: Imanol Alguacil Barrenetxea
La Liga
Rank 7th
Win 14
Draw 12
Loss 9
Goals 48-37
Diff 11
Champions League
Rank 1st
Win 3
Draw 3
Loss 0
Goals 7-2
Diff 5
Top 3 Scorers
B.Méndez (3)
M.Merino (2)
M.Oyarzabal (2)
This season
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Real Sociedad is currently 6th in the La Liga with 30 points.

In the last 17 games, it has won 8 times, drawn 6 times, and lost 3 times. In its last match, Real Sociedad drawn 0-0 against Real Betis.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 29 goals and conceding 18.​

Real Sociedad will play the next match in La Liga against Cádiz on Thursday 21st of December in Cádiz. The prediction is Real Sociedad winning the match.​

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