卫报：英伦愈发青睐东亚球员；日韩球员已证明自身价值（卫报：英伦足坛愈发看好东亚球员，日韩球员价值已获验证）

Considering user response options

I need to respond to the user who sent a Chinese sentence about East Asian players in soccer. Since they didn't ask a specific question, they might be looking for a summary, commentary, or further details. I think it would be best to ask a clarifying question or provide a brief analysis. I should avoid unnecessary browsing unless it's really needed, so I’ll offer some options for what they might want: a summary, examples, or specifics about players.Summarizing East Asian players in EPL

To provide context, The Guardian recently reported that the EPL is increasingly valuing East Asian players, noting successes from the J-League and K-League. I can mention key players like Son Heung-min, Kaoru Mitoma, and Takehiro Tomiyasu. There are economic reasons behind this trend, including lower transfer fees and adaptability. The post-Brexit system for work permits has also boosted scouting in these leagues. Additionally, Mitoma's development at Brighton highlights his impressive dribbling skills.Analyzing East Asian players in UK football

The number of East Asian players in the EPL has gone up, with about 10-12 players from Japan, Korea, and China expected in the 2023-24 season. While there aren't any current Chinese players in the EPL, Japan's Mitoma, Tomiyasu, Endo, and others are notable. From Korea, we have Son and Hwang Hee-chan. I should provide a concise analysis with bullet points covering drivers behind this trend, notable examples, implications for the leagues, and potential future developments.Offering article details and analysis

I can offer to pull the original Guardian article or provide stats if the user shares a link. I want to keep this concise and avoid running any commands. I’ll present my answer in a bullet format that maintains simplicity.

• Core point of the article.
• Reasons for the trend: globalization of scouting, increased value, work permit rules, and tactical fitting.
• Examples from the EPL: Son, Hwang Hee-chan, Mitoma, Tomiyasu, and Endo.
• In the EFL Championship and Scottish leagues, players like Furuhashi, Maeda, and Iwata.
• Mentioning Brighton's pipeline into Japan and Rangers’ interest in Korean players.Considering Celtic's impact and future trends

I think mentioning Celtic is sufficient for the main points. I’ll highlight the impact of East Asian players on the transfer market, academy partnerships, and broadcast/commercial value. Looking ahead, players in positions like center-back (such as a Kim Min-jae type), fullbacks, and defensive midfielders may draw interest from the EPL, especially with more potential players from the K-League and J-League due to ACL and U23 developments. I should also ask the user if they want a full translation of the Guardian piece or specific data, while being careful with my language to avoid misinformation.