Celtic have been handed a potential boost in their eyeing of Ko Itakura as they look to replace the outgoing Christopher Jullien.
The Manchester City defender is on the Parkhead transfer list of possible targets this summer but the Scottish champions are not the only side who are keen to secure his signature. The 25-year-old Japan international has been the subject of negotiations between City and Bundesliga side Borussia Mönchengladbach. However, talks between the the German giants and the Premier League champions have now broken down, according to Bild.
The report claims the discussions between City and the German club have stagnated as the English behemoths are looking to raise Itakura's fee. Mönchengladbach are believed to be willing to pay €6.5million maximum for the player. But with interest from elsewhere, City are now looking for a more substantial fee for the centre half – which could in turn leave the door open for Celtic to swoop in for the star.
