The defender for Borussia Monchengladbach, has attracted the attention of both Tottenham and Liverpool. The 26-year-old previously played for Manchester City but was loaned to Groningen and Schalke before making his move to Gladbach in 2022. He has shown his versatility by playing in both center-back and holding midfield positions in the Bundesliga. Both Liverpool and Tottenham have shown interest in Itakura, and although he is under contract until 2026 with no release clause, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that scouts from Liverpool have been watching him closely. Despite an ankle injury in October, Itakura hopes to feature for Japan in this month’s Asian Cup. Gladbach’s sporting director, Roland Virkus, praised Itakura’s tactical discipline and versatility, stating that he is a crucial part of the club’s future plans.
Tottenham and Liverpool in race to sign former Man City defender: The 26yr old is attracting attention from the Premier League
