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Ko Itakura

Discussion in 'Transfer Rumours' started by AussieGreek, Jun 28, 2021.

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  1. AussieGreek

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    Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou is considering a move for Manchester city’s Ko Itakura.

    The Japan international has had a successful loan spell at Dutch side Groningen over the last 18 months.

    The 24-year-old is high on a list of targets on which the the new Celtic boss is currently working.

    Postecoglou is also well aware of Itakura from his own time at Japanese side Yokohama F Marinos, who are part of the City Football Group.

    Postecoglou is already closing in on a deal for Hajduk Split defender Mario Vuskovic but is still looking to add to his backline options.

    Itakura, who has five Japanese caps, can also play as a holding midfielder.

    City signed him from J1 League side Kawasaki Frontale in 2019 before they sent him to Holland.

    https://www.google.com.au/amp/s/www...akura-considered-celtic-transfer-24416348.amp
     
    AussieGreek, Jun 28, 2021
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  2. Goggzy60

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    Called this before Ange was named manager hope we get him, can see us making a few signings from City this year (be it loans or permanent)
     
    Goggzy60, Jun 29, 2021
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  3. HTG "I have an uncle who does Yoga"

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    If we're seriously interested I think we'll get him, we need players in quickly and with our relationship to City I think this could be done quickly.

    That is, of course, the case if we're actually interested and this isn't lazy journalism
     
    HTG, Jun 29, 2021
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  4. Avatar Daizen The Last Hunskelper Gold Member

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    Looks class in this video

     
    Avatar Daizen, Jun 29, 2021
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  5. Jordann Gold Member Gold Member

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    Could be a really good player for us, wonder how much he’d cost and if he’s in England or Netherlands just now, mainly for quarantine reasons.
     
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  6. AdamRS Gold Member Gold Member

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  7. HTG "I have an uncle who does Yoga"

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    I'd wager around 3 - 5 million, but with our relationship with city I think we could get a good deal for him.
     
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  8. LectersLuncheon

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    Hopefully, this isn't just paper talk.

    If I'm being honest, a maybe a tad too sceptical, it looks like pure bollocks.

    No source given.

    DR is the only outlet "reporting" it.

    The story also reads like a narrative connect the dots.

    Half the text is just explaining HOW Itakura might be linked to us.

    That * Burns probably typed "Japanese player. City Group." into a player database, then hacked his hamfistted "report" together and slapped "exclusive" on it.
     
    LectersLuncheon, Jun 29, 2021
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  9. Cesar67x www.Twitter.com/@GlasgowRebeltm

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    Remember Du Wei looked good in youtube videos and so did koki muzino
     
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    Mates rates from our City pals I hope:56:
     
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  11. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    Aye all those Asians.
     
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  12. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    Dutch journo saying he was the best centre back in the Eredivisie last season.

    This guy looks ideal.
     
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  13. LectersLuncheon

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    Looks ideal yes.

    But pinch of salt with everything these days. I mind some Scottish "journos" sayin Scott McKenna was the best defender in the SPFL at one point.
     
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  14. Sgt Neppers*

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    Looks good in that video. But I'm going on last season abomination, where I'd look class in that defence. But if Ange wants, get him in. Need 2 in this week.
     
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    Looks class
     
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    Last defender we signed from Groningen turned out alright. If we can get a good option to buy after the loan, I would be all for this. Year loan with £4m option to buy. I’d be happy with that.
     
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  17. Celtic_Daft1888

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    A quick look at the eredivise table last year, only Ajax, PSV and Feyenoord had better defensive records than Groningen. They also finished 7th which is a good finish for them.
     
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  18. Doogs. Lustig your the one, you still turn me on.

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    YouTube didnae even exist when we signed them.
     
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    Looks a very sound player from this.
     
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    Reading He's been picked for Japan's Olympic team so if we do sign him he won't come in til much later.
    "The competition runs from 21 July – 7 August, meaning the player would not be available to come to Glasgow until after the season has started."
     
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