Tottenham Hotspur look like they will soon be getting at least one new reinforcement in the transfer window.
One of Tottenham Hotspur’s transfer targets has just said his goodbyes to his club and is expected to travel to North London very soon.
The North London club haven’t been particularly active in terms of new arrivals; however, that could soon change in the coming days.
Kawasaki Frontale’s farewell message to Tottenham-bound Kota Takai
Kawasaki Frontale bid farewell to Kota Takai after his final match for the club, as he looks set to join Tottenham Hotspur.
The 20-year-old ended his time with the Japanese club on the perfect note, as Frontale defeated Kashima Antlers 2-1.
The young defender once again impressed as he completed more passes than any other player throughout the match, with 57.
Following the win at Todoroki Athletics Stadium, Takai gave an emotional speech in which he said: “I’ve decided to pursue another goal I’ve had since I was little: To play soccer in Europe.
“From now on, I think there will be higher walls waiting for me than ever before, but I would like to make full use of the experiences I have built up until now.”
Frontale played a video montage in the stadium of Takai’s best moments and finished with the message: “To Dare Is To Do.”
Takai joins Tottenham for around £5m in what is being viewed as a bargain signing by sporting director Johan Lange.
Lange identified the player as someone for Spurs to sign, Frank gave Takai’s move the green light, and he will now join his first-team squad.
TBR Football understands that Tottenham beat off strong competition for Takai, as Liverpool, Newcastle United, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich had all been to watch him.
Kota Takai due to travel to London next week
Takai was due to travel to London after his final match for Frontale, so all eyes will be on him when the Japanese international arrives at Hotspur Way.
Takai is ‘very highly rated’ following his time in the J1 League, and now he could make his impact in the Premier League.
Frank will want a chance to assess him during pre-season to judge whether he is actually ready for the demands of the English top flight.
But he will add to the array of exciting young defensive talent already at the club, with Luka Vuskovic and Ashley Phillips.
Vuskovic’s stature has already impressed Tottenham fans as the young Croatian defender made his first appearance in Spurs training gear.
Meanwhile, Frank wants to keep Phillips, and Spurs have been rejecting loan offers for the young defender.