Rumour Reel: Stoke seek Portugal ace Nani as headline summer signing

Arsene Wenger is well regarded for scouting some of the most talented youngsters across Europe and the Arsenal boss could soon be landing yet another promising starlet for his Gunners ranks, with Japanese sensation Takuma Asano close to sealing a move.

The 21-year-old Japan international, who plays for Sanfrecce Hiroshima, is viewed by the Frenchman as one for the future but will make the youngster train with his first team to help his immediate development in London upon arriving.

Asano is highly regarded as the next big superstar in his homeland but would likely be loaned out for his first season at the club, with the talented attacker set to become the third Japanese player to ply his trade under Wenger.

Junichi Inamoto was somewhat of a cult hero when arriving at Highbury in 2001 and only made four appearances before departing for current Championship club Fulham, while Ryo Miyaichi was released last season after five injury-plagued years in the capital.

Pogba OT return looks promising

Following the arrival of Zlatan Ibrahimovic on a free transfer, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s switch also looking likely, Man Utd are making swift movement in this transfer window and new boss Jose Mourinho is pushing for another huge deal.

Paul Pogba has become the hottest prospect in European football since rising to prominence with Juventus after leaving the Red Devils back in 2012, and his performances in France this summer have only added to his stature.

Mourinho is keen to land the midfield maestro at Old Trafford to boost his central areas for next season, though a return to Old Trafford for Pogba is being held up by Real Madrid’s interest too.

The France international will first try to help his nation clinch Euro 2016 glory on home soil before thinking of his future, but it’s clear that Man Utd are extremely keen to reunite with their former academy graduate this year.

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