Arsenal wants to sign another player from Real Sociedad

Arsenal is preparing a surprise move in the winter market, taking advantage of Real Sociedad's crisis.

Raúl Cabrera Jiménez | 20 Sep 2025 | 16.30
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Arsenal presenting their new signing: Zubimendi.
Arsenal presenting their new signing: Zubimendi.

Real Sociedad has started the 25/26 season in LaLiga with clear problems. After five matchdays, they have only collected two points and the team is at the bottom of the table.

This situation has raised concerns among fans and also within the board, as the squad has not yet found its best form. Meanwhile, clubs across Europe are watching closely, and Arsenal has identified an opportunity to strengthen their squad in the winter transfer market.

Takefusa Kubo, the 24-year-old Japanese winger, is one of the standout players of the Basque team, but he is not content with the current situation. His inconsistent performance at the start of the season and the lack of reinforcements have increased his discontent, possibly leading him to seek a change of scenery. Arsenal, aware of this, is gearing up to try to sign him in winter, adding him to their list of young and talented players they aim to include in the squad.

Kubo playing for Real Sociedad

The English club has previously shown its ability to sign talent directly from LaLiga, specifically from Real Sociedad. It is not the first time Arsenal has successfully lured players from the Basque team, ramping up the pressure on Real Sociedad to make quick decisions. Recent history demonstrates that, if a player is motivated to leave and the buying club exerts pressure, it's challenging to hold onto certain athletes.

Arsenal would be willing to offer 45 million for Kubo.

Arsenal is reportedly prepared to offer around 45 million euros for Takefusa Kubo, although the player's release clause stands at 60 million. Furthermore, Real Madrid retains 50% of the rights from any future sale, further complicating negotiations. Analysts and specialized media believe that, given the player's discontent, he could push for a transfer, potentially enabling Arsenal to sign him for a sum lower than the clause.

This interest from Arsenal reflects their market strategy: seizing challenging situations in other clubs to reinforce their squad with young and promising talent. Kubo is an attractive player not only due to his skills but also the opportunity he represents for a club aiming to compete at the highest level in the Premier League.

Meanwhile, Real Sociedad must address their difficult situation in LaLiga. The team needs immediate results to turn around their poor start, and the potential departure of Kubo could leave a significant gap. This forces the sporting direction to quickly ponder possible additions and how to maintain balance within the team to avoid losing competitiveness. The pressure from results and the market emphasizes that each move matters, and Arsenal seems ready to capitalize on any arising opportunity.

Fans and media attention now focus on how these negotiations will unfold and whether Kubo will indeed seek a change. While Arsenal gears up for this signing, Real Sociedad must decide whether to fight to retain one of their key players or accept another blow from Arsenal, a club that has time and again demonstrated its ability to secure high-profile signings from LaLiga.

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