Report: Liverpool is close to completing the signing of a £55m player, with Xavi describing him as ‘world-class’…

Liverpool is said to be on the verge of securing a £55m player, with Xavi describing him as ‘world-class’.

Liverpool is reportedly close to finalizing their first signing of the summer transfer window, with the Reds poised to acquire one of the most promising talents in Europe.

It has been a relatively quiet market for Liverpool since the conclusion of the Premier League season, as the club has not yet sold any senior players for a transfer fee, and Arne Slot has not made a major signing.

Despite recent links to players like Goncalo Inacio and Nico Williams, Liverpool has not come close to making a significant signing this summer, as the senior squad prepares to travel to the United States this week.

It is possible that a significant change will occur this week.

Liverpool is on the verge of finalizing a £55m deal to acquire Real Sociedad’s Takefusa Kubo. As reported by Japanese publication Sponichi, the two parties are close to completing the transfer, with the deal expected to be worth £55m.

Recognized as a ‘world-class’ player by FC Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez, Kubo has made a name for himself in Spain with Sociedad.

Last season, the forward scored seven goals and provided five assists in various competitions.

A versatile winger who prefers to play on the right side, Kubo is considered one of the most promising players in La Liga. In Japan, he is seen as both the present and future of the national team.

Kubo’s potential signing signifies a shift in Liverpool’s attacking strategy.

Kubo brings a unique approach to the role of an attacking winger, often contributing defensively and supporting fullbacks.

The addition of Kubo to Liverpool’s squad may indicate a change in the team’s attacking style, especially with Mohamed Salah possibly entering his last year with the club.

Furthermore, if Liverpool secures a left-winger like Williams, the team’s forward line could be set for the foreseeable future, with Darwin Nunez or Cody Gakpo leading the attack alongside Kubo in an exciting trio.