'I don't know where future lies' - Kubo

TAKEFUSA Kubo has admitted that he's aware of speculation around his Real Sociedad future amid interest from Everton.

- By CONNOR O'NEILL

TAKEFUSA Kubo has admitted that he's aware of speculation around his Real Sociedad future amid interest from Everton.

The ECHO understands that the Blues are interested in signing the Japan international as David Moyes looks to reshape his squad this summer.

Kubo scored seven times and claimed four assists in 52 games in all competitions for Sociedad last season.

He also spent time with both Barcelona and Real Madrid before joining the San Sebastian outfit - who finished 11th in La Liga last season - in 2022.

Addressing the speculation linking him with a move away from the Reale Arena, Kubo admitted to Notias de Gipuzkoa: "I think you asked Remi (Sociedad goalkeeper Alex Remiro) the same question, didn't you? Remi has put me in the same bag, didn't he?

"That Take and I, that we were going to stay here. At the moment I'm here and the truth is that I've also seen rumours, but for the moment I haven't heard anything.