Arsenal closing in on Asano

Stephen Coelho 7 years ago 952
Arsenal are closing in on a move for Japan international Takuma Asano. Twitter

The Gunners are set to sign the Japanese prospect, with Wenger looking to bring in attacking reinforcements this summer.

Arsenal are closing in on a move for Japan international Takuma Asano.

The 21-year-old is one of the most highly rated players in his country, and he could be making a big switch to the Premier League this summer.

Although he is unlikely to move straight into the first team, Arsene Wenger reportedly expects him to develop in the reserves, and to develop into a first team player over the next few seasons.

Arsenal ans will be praying he isn't the only forward Wenger moves for this summer, with the club in desperate need of a goal scorer. Following Vardy's decision to stay at Leicester, the Gunners have been linked with Santos striker GabigolLyon's LacazetteInter's Icardi and have even reportedly agreed personal terms with Everton's Lukaku.

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