Klopp's masterclass that could get Ten Hag sacked at Man United

In an interesting twist in the transfer market, Manchester United have entered the competition alongside Liverpool and Tottenham for Borussia Monchengladbach centre-back Ko Itakura, according to reports from FootballTransfers. Itakura has emerged as a top target for the Red Devils as they look to strengthen their defence during the current transfer window. Despite budget constraints, Manchester United are determined to secure the Japanese international's services, even with a termination clause of around £13 million that could be triggered in the summer.

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Itakura's versatility and ability to play out from the back matches Erik ten Hag's vision for the team's plan, and United are hoping to secure his signature ahead of rivals Liverpool and Tottenham. The move is aimed at providing competition for established defender Raphael Varane, whose future remains uncertain.

Itakura, 26, has been impressing on the international stage as he represents Japan at the Asian Cup in Qatar. His standout performance in the 4-2 win over Vietnam, where he recorded 101 accurate passes, has caught the eye of Man Utd's recruitment team. This ability to contribute significantly to the team's game preparation is a quality that Ten Hag values and is looking to add to his squad.

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Although Tottenham and Liverpool have also shown interest in the defender, it is suggested that these clubs could look to make moves later in the summer, leaving an opportunity open for Manchester United to close the deal. Jurgen Klopp could do a masterclass to sign the Japanese defender and leave Manchester united and Ten Hag without this defender who would help them, so even in the future this could cost the Dutchman his job.