Arsenal midfielder Takuma Asano is set to join Hannover 96 this summer. The 23-year-old was signed by the Gunners in 2016 but was immediately send on a two-year loan to Stuttgart. He made 26 appearances during his first season but started just seven league games this term, with his last outing coming in December. The Japanese, who is yet to play for Arsenal, is unlikely to be integrated to the first team in north London this summer so another move looks likely. And, according to Kicker, Asano appears to be staying in Germany after agreeing terms on a contract with Hannover. Now they must agree a deal with Arsenal with both a loan switch or permanent deal possible. 
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