Liverpool Eyes Kubo Amid Salah Contract Talks

Liverpool is reportedly interested in Real Sociedad's winger Takefusa Kubo as they navigate ongoing contract negotiations with Mohamed Salah, whose contract expires next summer. If no agreement is reached, Kubo, a growing influence in La Liga, could be a potential replacement, but Liverpool would need to meet his €60 million release clause. Meanwhile, Liverpool's focus on midfield signings has shifted, with Ryan Gravenberch's impressive performances reducing the urgency to sign a holding midfielder like Martin Zubimendi. Despite Zubimendi's past rejection of a Liverpool move, the Spanish international is still admired by the Reds and is also attracting interest from Arsenal and Manchester City. Jamie Carragher has urged Liverpool to reconsider signing Zubimendi in January to strengthen their midfield options. Arsenal is closely monitoring Zubimendi's situation, seeing him as a key addition to their squad under Mikel Arteta.