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Arsenal launches offer for Japan forward Takuma Asano

Sanfrecce Hiroshima's 21-year-old forward admits he is 'stunned' by the offer and insists he would even be ready to be loaned out after he joined the Gunners

Arsenal has launched a bid for Japanese forward Takuma Asano.

The 21-year-old currently plays for Sanfrecce Hiroshima and has been capped four times by Japan’s national team.

Asano has scored 25 goals in 91 appearances since making his debut in 2013 and is regarded as one of the brightest talents in Japanese football.

When asked about Arsenal's offer, Asano told journalist Shintaro Kano: “I was a little stunned.