DONE DEAL: Tottenham sign Kawasaki Frontale defender Takai

The Japan international defender, 20, has agreed a deal to 2030.

Takai was identified by technical director Johan Lange and is seen as having the potential to become a regular first-team player.

Tottenham have adopted a transfer strategy that has seen them snap up cheap wonderkids from England and across the globe, such as Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall.

Takai was named the J-League's Young Player of the Year in 2024.