Tottenham Hotspur will look to sign 27-year-old Japanese international Ko Itakura from Bundesliga club Borussia Monchengladbach in the winter transfer window.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Ko Itakura is the subject of interest from Tottenham Hotspur. The North London giants have sounded out the Borussia Monchengladbach defender regarding a winter move. Meanwhile, the Japanese international is ready to leave Gladbach this month, with the Bundesliga club demanding around £15 million to part ways with him.
How has Ko Itakura fared in the Bundesliga?
Ko Itakura has been one of the most underrated defenders in the Bundesliga since joining Borussia Monchengladbach from Manchester City in July 2022. A native of Yokohama, the Asian centre-back spent his formative years in Japan, passing through the academies at four clubs and graduating from the youth division at Kawasaki Frontale.
The 27-year-old arrived in Europe nearly half a dozen years ago, with Manchester City signing him in January 2019. However, after failing to establish a foothold in the first-team squad at the Etihad and embarking on multiple loan spells, Itakura decided to prioritise stability and joined Gladbach.
The Japanese international has gone from strength to strength in the last two and a half years, turning out over 50 times thus far for Gladbach while chipping in with five goals and three assists. Meanwhile, Itakura’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur.
London calling?
Ko Itakura has been on Tottenham Hotspur’s radar for a long time. The continued interest makes sense, considering the lack of depth in the central defensive unit has adversely affected the North London club this season. With Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven missing several weeks to injuries, Radu Dragusin has been the only recognised centre-back available.
So, Tottenham should invest in a centre-back this month to end a chaotic 2024/25 season well. Itakura has thus emerged as a viable target for the North London outfit, with the Premier League club sounding out his entourage regarding a winter move. Meanwhile, the Borussia Monchengladbach defender is open to joining Tottenham this month.
The Bundesliga club will demand around £15 million to part ways with Itakura, and the price tag should appeal to Tottenham. So, it will not be surprising to see the 27-year-old Japanese centre-back trading Gladbach for the Lilywhites this month.
Tottenham Hotspur will look to sign 27-year-old Japanese international Ko Itakura from Bundesliga club Borussia Monchengladbach in the winter transfer window.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Ko Itakura is the subject of interest from Tottenham Hotspur. The North London giants have sounded out the Borussia Monchengladbach defender regarding a winter move. Meanwhile, the Japanese international is ready to leave Gladbach this month, with the Bundesliga club demanding around £15 million to part ways with him.
How has Ko Itakura fared in the Bundesliga?
Ko Itakura has been one of the most underrated defenders in the Bundesliga since joining Borussia Monchengladbach from Manchester City in July 2022. A native of Yokohama, the Asian centre-back spent his formative years in Japan, passing through the academies at four clubs and graduating from the youth division at Kawasaki Frontale.
The 27-year-old arrived in Europe nearly half a dozen years ago, with Manchester City signing him in January 2019. However, after failing to establish a foothold in the first-team squad at the Etihad and embarking on multiple loan spells, Itakura decided to prioritise stability and joined Gladbach.
The Japanese international has gone from strength to strength in the last two and a half years, turning out over 50 times thus far for Gladbach while chipping in with five goals and three assists. Meanwhile, Itakura’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur.
London calling?
Ko Itakura has been on Tottenham Hotspur’s radar for a long time. The continued interest makes sense, considering the lack of depth in the central defensive unit has adversely affected the North London club this season. With Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven missing several weeks to injuries, Radu Dragusin has been the only recognised centre-back available.
So, Tottenham should invest in a centre-back this month to end a chaotic 2024/25 season well. Itakura has thus emerged as a viable target for the North London outfit, with the Premier League club sounding out his entourage regarding a winter move. Meanwhile, the Borussia Monchengladbach defender is open to joining Tottenham this month.
The Bundesliga club will demand around £15 million to part ways with Itakura, and the price tag should appeal to Tottenham. So, it will not be surprising to see the 27-year-old Japanese centre-back trading Gladbach for the Lilywhites this month.