Arsenal are closing on a deal for Sanfrecce Hiroshima striker Takuma Asano.

The Daily Mail says a move for the highly-rated 21-year-old is progressing and the Gunners are hopeful of concluding the switch in the coming days.

The forward is viewed as one for the future by Arsene Wenger – but will train with the first-team.

Asano has four caps for Japan and is viewed as one of the country's brightest prospects.

Wenger is determined to add a more proven striker to his ranks this summer after missing out on Jamie Vardy.