Premier League side Arsenal FC have confirmed that they have agreed a deal in principle to sign Japanese forward Takuma Asano. The transfer for the 21-year-old is subject to a medical and regulatory processes.
Highly-rated Japanese forward Takuma Asano was doing rounds in the media over a potential move to Arsenal. The Gunners, in dire need of attacking options, have finally confirmed the signing of the 21-year-old Asian sensation. Only a few legal formalities are left before he can officially put pen to paper, and join the Premier League outfit.
Arsene Wenger says Asano is ‘one for the future’
According to Arsenal’s official website, Wenger said:
“Takuma is a talented young striker and very much one for the future. He has had an impressive start to his career in Japan and we look forward to him developing over the next couple of years.”
The Japanese forward may not be an immediate upgrade to the under-performing Olivier Giroud, but over the course of time, may well adapt to the whims and fancies of the Premier League. The other attack options the Gunners possess are Danny Welbeck and Theo Walcott, and both of them have lapses in form and a prolonged injury record.
The Guardian has stated that the 21-year-old would be training with the first team squad, showing how highly the Wenger has rated him. Asano is also set to represent his nation at the Rio Olympics in August, and could gain a lot of experience by competing against some of the world’s elite players.
