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Recruitment experts say the 'insane' deals on offer in Japan make it the best value transfer market in world football

The Japan star had not hit the heights of last season in recent months - but there have been several mitigating factors. A rest is welcome

Moriyasu has already proved he can compete with renowned European coaches, even if only in one-off matches. Could he follow Postecoglou?

Brighton & Hove Albion winger Kaoru Mitoma is expected to be sidelined for up to six weeks and miss the Asian Cup due to an ankle injury. Mitoma, 26, was forced off in the latter stages of the draw with Crystal Palace on December 21 and left Selhurst Park on crutches. The injury will likely see him miss out on the Japan squad as they attempt to defend the Asian Cup, which takes place between January 12 and February 10 in Qatar. “Tomorrow (against Tottenham Hotspur), we have more or less ten injured players, maybe less, maybe eight, but two players can’t start the game,”...

Arsenal are in negotiations with Takehiro Tomiyasu over a new contract. The Premier League club have made an offer to the Japan international with the two parties expected to reach an agreement in due course. His current deal is set to expire in 2025, although the club do have the option to extend it by a further 12 months. The 25-year-old joined Arsenal from Serie A side Bologna in 2021 and has gone on to make 71 appearances for the club including 18 so far this season. He is set to join a number of first-team players in agreeing new deals with the club in recent months following the likes of...

Liverpool have clarified their policy on banners after one dedicated to midfielder Wataru Endo was wrongly confiscated prior to their victory over Nottingham Forest. Despite displaying a tribute to the Japan international in the upper tier of the Main Stand at previous home games this season, supporter Mark Sweatman was told by stewards that he wouldn’t be allowed to enter Anfield with it. The banner combines the player’s name with the flag of Japan. Acting on Premier League guidance, Liverpool have banned Israeli and Palestinian flags during the current conflict in Gaza. However, Anfield...

The Brighton winger is in sensational form again this season and has written a book explaining the steps he took to become a world-beater

Takumi Minamino endured a slow start in Ligue 1 after leaving Liverpool, but he is now thriving in a system that is made for him

If there were any fears the Brighton winger wouldn't live up to last season, they appear to be unfounded

Liverpool have completed the signing of defensive midfielder Wataru Endo from Stuttgart for around €19million. The Japan international has signed a four-year contract at Anfield. Liverpool turned their attention to Endo this week after missing out in their pursuit of Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia, who both opted to sign for Chelsea. GO DEEPERJordan Henderson: I strongly believe that me playing in Saudi Arabia is a positive thing “I’m really happy,” manager Jurgen Klopp told LFCTV. “I know in this world of football how it goes and stuff like this, but have a look, because...

Sweden outmatched an impressive Japan team

Japan had impressed many at the World Cup, but Sweden were able to nullify their threats. This is how they did it...

Japan has implemented a holistic system from youth to senior levels that is bearing fruit at the 2023 World Cup

The evolution of Fridolina Rolfö in this World Cup.

Japan are into the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup and showed against Norway that they are going to be difficult to stop