Borussia Mönchengladbach must sell Ko Itakura before they can invest in the squad this summer | OneFootball

Bild reports that before they can invest in their squad, Borussia Mönchengladbach must sell central defender Ko Itakura.

It is well known that the Japanese international will leave the club this summer. Clubs from the Bundesliga have shown interest, but Itakura is leaning towards a move to the Premier League.

Because of Itakura not leaving, Gladbach have missed out on several transfer targets already this summer: Benedict Hollerbach joined Mainz, Ilyias Ansah went to Union Berlin, Leon Avdullahu is said to have opted for Hoffenheim, and defender Jordan Torunarigha moved to Hamburg.

While the stalling of the sale of Itakura could also result in Gladbach missing out on Alexis Claude-Maurice and Shuto Machino, who have also been linked to the club.

Gladbach have already made two signings this summer, with Kevin Dijks joining on a free transfer from Copenhagen, while Jens Castrop will move from 2.Bundesliga side Nürnberg, but is currently injured. die Fohlen’s problem is that there are certain areas of the squad that need improving on, and the poor end to the season does not give much hope for next season.

GGFN | Jack Meenan