With defender Micky van de Ven and Christian Romero only just recently returning to full fitness, Spurs are now said to be in the market for another option at centre-back.
Tottenham Hotspur have brought in defender Radu Dragusin this window (Image credit: DARREN STAPLES/AFP via Getty Images)
According to reports from Sky in Germany, Tottenham have 'put the feelers out' regarding a potential move for Borussia Monchengladbach defender Ko Itakura.
The 26-year-old is capable of playing in both defence and midfield, having done so for both Schalke and Monchengladbach during his time in Germany so far. Itakura also spent three years with Manchester City from 2019-2022 but failed to make a first-team appearance for Pep Guardiola's side.
Two loan spells to both FC Groningen and Schalke were preceded by a permanent switch to Borussia Park in the summer of 2022, where the defender has continued to impress.
The former Kawasaki Frontale man also caught the eye of many suitors during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, as Japan made it out of their group to be eliminated by Croatia in the Round of 16.
Get FourFourTwo Newsletter
The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.
Borussia Monchengladbach defender Ko Itakura is wanted by Tottenham (Image credit: Getty Images)
Ikatura was named in Marca's 'Team of the Group Stage' for his performances for Hajime Moriyasu's side and the centre-back is known to have long been admired by Spurs boss Postecoglou.
Having recently recovered from an ankle injury, the former City man has been in and out of action so far this campaign, but both Tottenham and Liverpool are said to be keen on a move for the defender.
Postecoglou wanted Itakura during his time as Celtic and the report from Sky in Germany suggests the centre-back has a release clause of just £10-15million which could be triggered during the summer months.
Bio: Matthew is a freelance journalist and has currently racked up bylines for Manchester United, Manchester Evening News, GOAL and SPORTbible to name a few. A long-term sufferer of Scunthorpe United, he currently resides in the north-west after escaping the smog of North Lincolnshire.
