Record Sport first revealed Celtic’s interest in the Manchester City stopper back in June but the Hoops have had to bide their time.
And, according to the Sunday Post, Itakura has put all thoughts of his future on hold after playing his part in Japan’s march to the semi-finals of the Games in Tokyo.
Itakura netted his spot kick in a dramatic penalty shoot-out win over New Zealand following a goalless 120 minutes at the Kashima Stadium to set up a last four clash with Spain on Tuesday.
Postecoglou is desperate to strengthen his defence after watching his side slump to a second consecutive defat of the season when they went down 2-1 to Hearts at Tynecastle on Saturday.
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