Keisuke Honda

[BahrainiBlue 32]

Chelsea’s Director of Football, Frank Arnesen is widely quoted in the Dutch press this morning speaking about VVV Venlo’s highly-rated Japanese playmaker Keisuke Honda.

Arnesen: "Chelsea currently need no new players for the first team, but we have followed Honda, he could be an interesting player for us."

The former PSV midfielder added: "I cannot confirm the interest since I have not seen him play myself. We also follow many players. Our international scout Hans Gillhaus has been following Keisuke Honda. Hans has seen him play a few times. In January, when the transfer window opens again, I hope to know Honda better."

Keisuke Honda has opened the new Eredivisie season in impressive form, scoring five goals and providing four assists in just five appearances. A whole host of clubs are reportedly interested including CSKA Moscow, Galatasaray, Malaga and Paris Saint-Germain.

Chelsea are also expected to face competition from fellow Premier League giants Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United.

Last month Keisuke Honda was named as an IMScouting Player to Watch, a full scouting report can be seen here.

Source: http://www.imscouting.com

[5354 204]

Cool. A japanese dude in the team....

[.Cee 50]

His hairstyle reminds me of Torres...

[Clevemayer 764]

would love to see an japanese star in England... in my opinion there is a great potential in Asia which hasn't been realized so far...

[caesarblues 51]

yeah, it can be boosted asia fans too