Journalist: Celtic have started talks to sign 24-year-old int’l, PL club ready to sell – originally posted on Sportslens.com
Celtic have opened talks to sign Ko Itakura from Manchester City, according to journalist Ekrem Konur.
The Bhoys have been heavily linked with the 24-year-old Japan international this summer.
Konur claims that Celtic have opened official talks to sign him. They have a high chance of securing his signature as the player is not in Pep Guardiola’s plans.
#Celtic are interested in Ko #Itakura, which Pep #Guardiola did not consider in the squad.
#CelticFC have started official talks with the player and #ManchesterCity. #ManCity pic.twitter.com/M2bogZVzIi
— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) August 11, 2021
The Daily Record claimed earlier this month the player has put his future on hold to concentrate on his participation in the Tokyo Olympics.
With the tournament now over, he is focussing on sorting out his future, and a move to Glasgow could be on the cards.
Celtic have made as many as seven signings already this summer, and it seems Ange Postecoglou is looking to bring more players to the side.
The Bhoys have made a stuttering start to the season under their newly appointed manager, and they are yet to resolve the future of Odsonne Edouard.
Celtic have signed two centre-backs already – Osaze Urhoghide and Carl Starfelt – but they are reportedly keen to bring in one more defender to their ranks.
Itakura can also operate as a central defensive midfielder, and his versatility would come in handy for the Scottish giants.
Itakura joined Manchester City in 2019 from Kawasaki Frontale. He is yet to make a single appearance for the club, and spent the 2019-20 campaign on loan at FC Groningen where he made 56 appearances for them.
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