KO ITAKURA has revealed he's happy to be linked with a transfer move to Celtic again.
The Manchester City defender was previously touted for a move to Parkhead on loan before heading instead to Schalke.
However, after the German club decided against activating a buy clause in the loan deal the defender has been linked with a number of clubs.
Celtic have again been included in the list of reported interested clubs with Fulham and Bournemouth also credited with transfer interest.
However, while on international duty - alongside Celtic duo Kyogo Furuhashi and Daizen maeda - Itakura has admitted he's happy with the transfer links.
Quizzed on the reported Celtic interest, the defender said: "I'm very happy to hear that story because I've seen it in the news.
"Firstly, I want to go where I am needed. I haven't decided on a team yet, no.
"I want to help myself by taking for myself before I decide to go. "
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