Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham Hotspur. (Photo by Mark Atkins/Getty Images)
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with the signing of Borussia Mönchengladbach defender Ko Itakura.
The north London club have been linked with a move for the 27-year-old Japan international in the past too. according to Give me a sportTottenham coach Ange Postecoglou is considering a possible move for the Bundesliga defender due to his injury crisis at the back.
Christian Romero and Micky van de Ven are currently sidelined with injuries and Radu Dragosin is the only fit centre-back available at the club.
Tottenham have conceded 15 goals in their last six games, and need to strengthen their backline if they are serious about finishing top of the table. Signing a quality central defender should be a top priority for them and Itakura could help them solve their problems. He has performed well in the Bundesliga and could be an important addition for Tottenham if he can adapt to English football as well. Itakura is reportedly tipped to make a move to English football.
The player has previously been linked with a move to the English Premier League He certainly hopes the two clubs can reach an agreement this time. Earlier, Fabrizio Romano confirmed that The Tottenham manager has been tracking the Japanese defender for years.
It is unlikely to be an expensive acquisition and Tottenham are hoping to sign him for a reasonable amount of money.
Tottenham needs to ensure European qualification
It was expected that Tottenham would qualify for the Champions League this season, and the club’s management supported Postecoglou with impressive deals at the beginning of the season. However, the Australian has not been able to get the best out of his team so far.
Persistent injury problems have hurt Spurs and they need to improve their squad in January. Adding more depth in key areas of the pitch would be ideal and a central defender could make a big difference for them.
Tottenham have an impressive attacking unit, and if they can strengthen the backline, there is no reason why they cannot go on a winning streak.
