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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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David Irvine

Itakura opens up on next move as Man City man 'happy' with Celtic transfer link

Itakura opens up on next move as Man City man 'happy' with Celtic transfer link

KO ITAKURA has revealed he's happy to be linked with a transfer move to Celtic again.

The Manchester City defender was previously touted for a move to Parkhead on loan before heading instead to Schalke.

However, after the German club decided against activating a buy clause in the loan deal the defender has been linked with a number of clubs.

Celtic have again been included in the list of reported interested clubs with Fulham and Bournemouth also credited with transfer interest.

However, while on international duty - alongside Celtic duo Kyogo Furuhashi and Daizen maeda - Itakura has admitted he's happy with the transfer links.

Quizzed on the reported Celtic interest, the defender said: "I'm very happy to hear that story because I've seen it in the news.

"Firstly, I want to go where I am needed. I haven't decided on a team yet, no.

"I want to help myself by taking for myself before I decide to go. "

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