Liverpool will reportedly have the ability to snap up an alleged goal in Ko Itakura for as little as £8.5m this summer time.
Florian Plettenberg of Sky Germany reported on X (previously Twitter) that the Tottenham-linked star could have a launch clause price £8.5-12.8m this summer time.
Fellow switch information guru Fabrizio Romano had beforehand coated the Reds’ curiosity within the Japan worldwide, noting that Jurgen Klopp’s aspect had despatched scouts ‘a number of instances’ to trace his performances.
🆕 Information Ko #Itakura: The quantity of his launch clause in summer time is €10-15m!
M‘Gladbach wish to prolong his contract past 2026 because the 26 y/o defender is likely one of the key gamers ✔️
Tottenham and Postecoglu, nonetheless eager on the participant! @berger_pj | @SkySportDE 🇯🇵 pic.twitter.com/eih9aailZ7
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) January 17, 2024
🇯🇵 Ko Itakura, one to look at in 2024 as high golf equipment are monitoring Japanese CB.
Perceive Liverpool have despatched their scouts a number of instances to comply with Itakura’s performances.
Tottenham additionally monitored him as Ange Postecoglou needed Ko at Celtic.
Launch clause NOT legitimate in January. pic.twitter.com/E6Ce08dAd4
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 1, 2024
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A possible Joel Matip substitute?
It’s one more reported defensive goal with a concerningly low aerials received share (44% in 2023/24, in comparison with a median of 54.3% within the Bundesliga).
We’re not so positive he’s an outright Joel Matip substitute both provided that the 26-year-old completes significantly much less progressive carries per 90 than our Cameroonian centre-half, in accordance with FBref.
That stated, given how nicely the shock signing of Wataru Endo this summer time – Itakura’s worldwide teammate and captain – we maybe shouldn’t be too hasty in dismissing him as an possibility.
We’ll control how this story progresses. Hopefully, Romano may need some constructive updates for us all to sink our enamel into come the summer time!
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