Tottenham defender Kota Takai has joined Belgian top-flight side Sint-Truidense VV on a season-long loan deal.
The 21-year-old is yet to make a senior appearance for the club, despite signing from J1 League club Kawasaki Frontale in July 2025.
Tottenham Hotspur are ready to pounce on a potential market opportunity at Stamford Bridge as the September 1 deadline edges ever closer.
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The Japan international defender was signed from J1 League Kawasaki Frontale in the summer of 2025.
He joined Borussia Mönchengladbach on loan for the second half of last season, making his Bundesliga debut against FC Augsburg on 11 January. He went on to make eight appearances.
Tottenham striker Richarlison won’t be re-signing for Everton on deadline day but eight deals could go through at Goodison Park.
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