Beşiktaş has identified 25-year-old Takefusa Kubo of Real Sociedad as its primary target for the right winger position in January. The Istanbul club intends to offer the Japanese player a way out of his current circumstances, as he has not played regularly this season. It is reported that he is open to the move. Before Beşiktaş can acquire Kubo, the club must first transfer either Václav Černý or Ernest Poku. Kubo joined Real Sociedad in July 2022 and has a contract with the club until 2029. The winger has 54 caps and 7 goals for Japan, and his current market value, according to Transfermarkt, is €20.00M.