Celtic ‘considering a move’ to bring 24-year-old int’l to Parkhead this summer – report – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Celtic are reportedly keen to sign Japanese defender Ko Itakura this summer.
According to reports from the Daily Record, the Bhoys manager Ange Postecoglou is considering a move for the versatile Manchester City centre-back.
The report claims that Itakura is high on a list of options for the Hoops. He joined Manchester City in 2019 and has had a successful loan spell at Dutch side Groningen over the last 18 months.
Celtic are looking to bolster their defence this summer, and Postecoglou is currently working on bringing the 24-year-old to Parkhead this summer.
Itakura, who has five Japanese caps, can also play as a holding midfielder.
The summer transfer window is absolutely vital for Celtic as they look for a massive rebuilding project.
Postecoglou is already closing in on a deal for Hajduk Split defender Mario Vuskovic but he is still looking to bolster his defensive and midfield options.
However, the Japanese won’t be featuring against Midtjylland in the UEFA Champions League qualification crucial game, should he secure a move.
The defender has been selected by Japan for this summer’s Olympics, and should they do well and progress further in the tournament, he may take the first week of August to return.
The likes of Erik Sviatchenko and Ecuadorian international Piero Hincapie are also being considering by Celtic.
The Bhoys are also looking to sign a goalkeeper, with Brighton stopper Tim Ryan remains an option. Sheffield United’s George Baldock is also being targeted for the right-back role.
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