Premier League clubs interested in Japan's Nakamura

Premier League clubs interested in Japan's NakamuraImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Nakamura scored against NetherlandsByNizaar KinsellaFootball reporterPublished3 minutes agoCommentsKeito Nakamura has attracted interest from Premier League clubs including Everton, Bournemouth and Fulham with his impressive performances for Japan at the World Cup.The 26-year-old winger has an agreement in place with his French side Stade Reims that would allow him to leave for a suitable fee - understood to be about £21.5m - after the club failed to win promotion to Ligue 1 last season.Everton and Bournemouth have asked what it might take to sign Nakamura with his entourage but would need to see attackers leave before making a move. Fulham, who look likely to appoint Alvaro Arbeloa as their new manager, are also keen.Nakamura spent last season playing in the French second tier, despite interest from clubs including Spanish club Villarreal and Turkish giants Besiktas, with offers reaching up to £15.5m.The versatile forward finished as Reims' leading scorer with 14 goals and then established himself as Japan's first-choice left winger at the World Cup after Brighton's Kaoru Mitoma's was ruled out with a hamstring injury.Nakamura scored one goal, provided an assist and was named in Opta's team of the group stage. Japan pushed Brazil in their last 32 match before the five-time champions scored a late winner to knock out the Samurai Blue.Who is Keito Nakamura?Nakamura enjoyed a productive season in Ligue 1 during the 2024-25 campaign, scoring 11 goals in 32 appearances despite Reims' relegation.He started his football career in the academy at Gamba Osaka before moving to Europe aged 18, with loan spells at FC Twente, Sint-Truiden and Juniors OO. He then joined LASK Linz on a permanent deal before moving to Reims in 2023.He has also become a key figure for Japan, scoring 11 goals in 29 appearances, including six in his first six international mat...