Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur show interest in Borussia Monchengladbach’s Japan national team centre-back Ko Itakura.
British media outlet The Sun reports that. Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are searching for a center back in the January transfer window. And are keeping an eye on Japan national team defender Itakura. Who has done an impressive job with Borussia Mönchengladbach ทางเข้า UFABET
Itakura is entering his second season with Borussia Mönchengladbach. After finishing the first season by playing 26 games. Including all competitions and this season has play 8 games and score 2 goals. Of which were score in Bundesliga games.
Itakura, now 26 years old, previously join Manchester City from Kawasaki Frontale in January 2019. But was sent to Groningen in the Eredivisie Netherlands League, loan for one and a half seasons.
After that, Itakura play on loan with Schalke 04 before being sold by Manchester City to Borussia Mönchengladbach. In the summer of 2022, the fee is expect to be around 5 million euros, having never play in an official game for the Blues.
For Liverpool, they are looking for a center back to replace Joel Matip who is injured for a long time. As well as Spurs who are missing key man Christian Romero. With Itakura being hired by manager Angel Postecoglou. I’ve watching and wanting him since I was in charge of Celtic.