Takefusa Kubo will look to leave Villarreal in January

Takefusa Kubo is unhappy with the amount of playing time he's been getting at Villarreal and will look to leave them in January, local outlet El Periodico Mediterraneo de Castellon report.

The Yellow Submarine could refuse to break the loan but it's unlikely they will want to keep a player against his will.

The relationship between Villarreal and Real Madrid is a good one, and in case Kubo insists on leaving, his current side might be ready to cooperate.

However, it's impossible for the Japanese to return to Madrid as we've already got all three non-EU spots filled.

In total, Take has played 427 minutes across 13 matches so far this term; however, he's played from the start on four occasions only.

The youngster has recorded one goal and three assists.