3. Takuma Asano – £3.4 million:
The 21-year old Japanese forward was a surprise signing for the North London club but one cannot undermine his great potentials. Nicknamed ‘the Jaguar’ because of his lightning quick pace on the pitch, he once recorded a time of 5.9 seconds over 50 metres which will certainly make him one of the fastest members of the Arsenal squad. He is already a full Japanese international and was a regular for Sanfreece Hiroshima – where he scored 21 times in 83 games.
Bought From: Sanfrece Hiroshima (J1 League)
Announced: 3rd July
Position: Centre Forward