Ryo Miyaichi impressed at Bolton last season © PA Photos Enlarge

Ajax have confirmed they are keen to sign Arsenal youngster Ryo Miyaichi on loan.

Miyaichi, 19, signed for the Gunners in 2010 and subsequently impressed when he went out on loan to Eredivisie side Feyenoord in 2011.

The Japan international continued his development with a spell at Bolton Wanderers last season and he could now be set for a return to the Netherlands.

Asked if Ajax were keen to take Miyaichi on loan, Ajax director of football Marc Overmars - a former Gunners player - told De Telegraaf: "That's right."

It is reported that Arsenal, who have included the player in their 24-man squad for their tour of Asia, have yet to make a decision.

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