Tottenham Hotspur are going to have to be buyers in the summer 2025 transfer window, whether Daniel Levy likes it or not. Their Europa League-winning campaign under Ange Postecoglou was a clear sign that Spurs are capable of so much more with a full squad that can handle the rigors of a full campaign, and with Champions League football back on the horizon, Spurs have another reason to want to retool their thin squad.
As much as Levy hates doing this, he has to support the next manager in order to avoid further embarrassment, more vociferous fan protest, and maybe even his own dismissal (unlikely as that sounds to many).
It's all about finding market opportunities and signing (relatively) young players who are good enough to get significant minutes now and have enough potential to become legitimate stars in the future. After missing out on the big prize, Rayan Cherki, Tottenham have another market opportunity worth watching in terms of playmaking, left-footed right wingers.
According to a report from Sky Sports Germany's top international insider Florian Plettenberg, Real Sociedad star Takefusa Kubo, linked to Bayern Munich, is one of the players to watch around Europe in the summer 2025 transfer window. The 24-year-old Japanese international is reportedly leaning towards a transfer to the Premier League, and multiple teams have already inquired La Real about their most valuable transfer commodity after Martin Zubimendi's apparent move to Arsenal.
Tottenham could benefit from more dynamism on the wings
Kubo could be signed for just 35-40 million euros despite being one of the biggest names in LaLiga. He had a down year in 2024/25, but so did a few other players on the team. Kubo, even with just five goals in LaLiga, still made his presence felt as a dribbler with more than four combined dribbles completed and fouls drawn per game.
Formerly of Real Madrid, Kubo took LaLiga by storm starting in 2022/23 when he was transferred to Real Sociedad. His elite dribbling ability in tight spaces, dynamism on the ball, and eye for the key pass or goal made him one of Spanish football's best players.
Kubo has suited the exciting attacking style of Real Sociedad well, and while there will be concerns of how he translates physically to the Premier League due to his small frame, those who watch him play know that he is stronger and tougher than he seems at first glance.
Although Kubo isn't a slam-dunk target for Tottenham, he's definitely worth keeping on the radar due to his special skills on the ball, explosiveness, historical success with a good club in La Real, and friendly price tag for a young talent.