Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly agreed a deal for Kota Takai, a Japanese wonderkid, in a record-breaking transfer. This comes as Daniel Levy and the board attempt to rebuild the squad after what was a poor season, despite them ending a trophy drought at the end of it. It is surely likely that new coach Thomas Frank will have had some influence over this move.<\/p>\n
Fabrizio Romano has revealed<\/a> that Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a \u00a35 million deal for Takai, from Kawasaki Frontale. Whilst the fee doesn’t sound like Spurs are breaking the bank, it is a steep price for a player out of the J League: this is a record fee for a native player out of the Japanese top flight.<\/p>\n Read More: <\/strong>Micky van de Ven Questions Tottenham Hotspur\u2019s \u2018Strange\u2019 Decision as Player Revolt Threat Revealed<\/a><\/p>\n Alasdair Gold has disclosed<\/a> that Johan Lange, Technical Director, has identified the 20-year-old as having the experience to “follow in the footsteps of the likes of [Lucas] Bergvall, [Pape Matar] Sarr, [Destiny] Udogie”. He believes that Takai has the potential to make a Premier League impact after a “settling in period”; the player is expected<\/a> to be part of the first-team squad.<\/p>\n Tottenham’s business and proceedings this summer have suggested that they are investing in Frank’s project, both in terms of finances and boldness. They have already spent around \u00a330 million to bring in Mathys Tel<\/a> on a permanent, after an unremarkable loan spell.<\/p>\n They have also been linked with two of the hottest attackers on the market in Antoine Semenyo<\/a> and Bryan Mbeumo<\/a>. This displays ambition, arguably something the Lilywhites have lacked in recent years both on the pitch and in the market.<\/p>\nTottenham Hotspur Invest in Thomas Frank Project<\/h3>\n