Takuma Asano. Not exactly a name on the lips of anyone outside of Japan, which leads you to wonder why Arsene Wenger has just signed the 21-year-old forward. It would appear that Wenger sees the young forward as one for the future and not a player destined for the Premier League just yet. However, doubts have already been voiced over Arsenal's second signing of the summer. According to the Daily Star, Japanese football journalist Koki Harada said: 'Takuma is not an elite player, but is recognised as one the most talented players in Japan. To be honest, however, I don't know how much room he has left for growth or whether he will be able to adapt to the Premier League. He is not yet a very...
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