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Kota Takai has won two international caps for Japan Tottenham have agreed a £5 million deal to sign Japan international Kota Takai from J-League side Kawasaki Frontale. The 20-year-old centre-back is expected to arrive at the club next month and will be part of Thomas Frank's first-team squad. Takai has won two caps for Japan's senior side, making his international debut in a World Cup qualifier versus China last September. He played a key role in Kawasaki Frontale winning the Japanese Super Cup in 2024 while also being named the nation's best young player that year. Takai will compete for a role in the team alongside fellow centre-backs Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Kevin Danso and Radu Dragusin. Latest Tottenham news, analysis and fan views Get Tottenham news sent straight to your phone Man Utd make improved £60m bid for striker Mbeumo No scenario in which draw is good result - Tongue Botafogo reach Club World Cup last 16 at expense of Atletico Madrid Cillian Murphy stars in 28 Days Later Healing from grief to find love again Preview Zara Mc Dermott's investigation into modern stalking How the 1995 Rugby World Cup united the new South Africa How did Archer fare on his red-ball return? Fleetwood's stumble gives US Bradley-sized Ryder Cup headache Rahul and Pant star as India set England big target to chase on final day Video Rahul and Pant star as India set England big target to chase on final day Who is the most iconic British & Irish Lion of all time? 'Like talking to Andy Murray' - impressionist quizzes tennis stars. Video'Like talking to Andy Murray' - impressionist quizzes tennis stars The Stevenage tennis player who is Taiwan's No 1 What do you remember about the 2013 Lions tour? Why Alcaraz is 'red-hot favourite' for third Wimbledon title Have the Club World Cup's innovations been good or bad? Alcaraz hits 'ridiculous' volley winner. Video Alcaraz hits 'ridiculous' volley winner 'Hope you get cancer' - Boulter shares her online abuse with BBC 'The tumult in the Ingebrigtsen fairytale was never far from the surface' Ask Me Anything, the BBC Sport service designed to serve you Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.