Japan's Next-Generation Ace Official Enters, Rejects Son Heung-min's Succession To Tottenham? There will be no winter transfer

Nov 19, 2025

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Kubo Takefusa had no desire to transfer to Tottenham.

Recently, British media reported that Tottenham is aiming for the next Japanese ace, Kubo. British Football Insider said on the 17th (Korea time) that it was an exclusive report, adding that due to Real Sociedad's poor performance at the beginning of the season, Kubo is likely to be interested in moving to Tottenham. Tottenham are looking to recruit strikers and wingers in the January transfer window, and Japanese national team winger Kubo wants to go to Tottenham, saying he is a player who meets the conditions.

The media explained that `Kubo can seriously consider the possibility of playing under Tottenham manager Thomas Frank, and according to sources inside the club, Tottenham can recruit only when they pay 52 million pounds (about 100.1 billion won) of Kubo's buyout.'

Peter O'Rourke, who is fluent in Tottenham's internal intelligence, also told Football Insider that the player himself could consider a move, as Sociedad has not had his best season in Spain's La Liga this season and is struggling more than usual", referring to the possibility of Kubo's transfer.

Also, O'Rourke said "Kubo is an outstanding player who can play on both sides. He's a player who can add a certain amount of power to Tottenham's offense. He also has scoring ability. Tottenham meets most of the recruitment conditions they want in January Tottenham also wants Kubo.

If Tottenham recruited Kubo, it would have been recruited as Son Heung-min's successor, but Kubo refused to transfer. After the match between Japan and Bolivia on the 18th, Kubo clearly stated in an interview with Japanese reporters that he did not plan to move his team in the winter transfer market.

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Kubo commented on his move to the transfer market this winter, saying "There is no winter transfer, probably" and clearly stated that he will remain in Sociedad. Japanese media Football Zone reported 'Kubo's move in the transfer market this winter was drawing attention, with Tottenham reportedly showing interest in the Premier League, according to local reports. However, it is also true that the transfer with half a year left until North American World Cup is accompanied by risks in many ways, including securing time to play.

Finally, Kubo said "Winter transfer is an unnecessary risk. Frankly, I don't think there will be any,' he said, declaring that he would remain in Sociedad.

Due to Kubo's declaration to stay in Spain, Tottenham's winter transfer market plans seem to have to focus more on existing recruitment candidates. Currently, Tottenham's most wanted player is Antoine Semeno of Bournemouth. It is known that buyouts can be triggered from the January transfer market, attracting attention from Tottenham and other big Premier League clubs.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.