Manchester City are eyeing a raid on Real Sociedad for Takefusa Kubo.

Mundo Deportivo says City are preparing an offer for the Japan international.

Real Madrid are also said to be interested in re-signing Kubo. Real hold a 50 per cent sell-on clause in Kubo's deal.

A raft of European clubs will have scouts watch Kubo when Real Sociedad play Benfica on November 8.

Kubo has a contract with Real Sociedad until the summer of 2027.