Kota Takai expected to join new club on loan from Tottenham

Japanese defender Kota Takai is expected to undergo another loan move this summer. Despite returning to Tottenham Hotspur following a loan spell at Borussia Mönchengladbach, the 21-year-old faces significant competition within the squad.

Reports from SpursWeb indicate that manager Roberto De Zerbi has a deep defensive roster, including players such as Micky van de Ven and Ben Davies, making it difficult for Takai to secure a starting position. Due to previous injury struggles during his time in Germany and a perceived lack of sufficient playing experience in Europe, a loan move is seen as the most likely path for his development.