Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has become a potential transfer target for several top Italian clubs, including Inter Milan, Napoli, and Juventus. The 25-year-old Japanese international’s playing time has been significantly reduced following the arrival of Riccardo Calafiori, prompting speculation about his future at the London club.
Calciomercato report how despite manager Mikel Arteta’s trust in Tomiyasu, who has made 83 appearances for the Gunners, scoring 2 goals and providing 6 assists, the versatile defender has never been a consistent starter. Some injury concerns have also hampered his progress at Arsenal.
Now, three years after his arrival in London, the time seems right for a potential departure. Arsenal’s management is reportedly open to the possibility of selling Tomiyasu in the January transfer window.
Juventus is expected to explore the possibility of signing Tomiyasu in the coming months, with Arsenal valuing the player at around 20 million euros. Both Napoli and Inter Milan have also expressed interest in the former Bologna defender.
Tomiyasu, who performed well during his time in Serie A with Bologna, is said to be open to a return to Italian football. As the January transfer window approaches, these Italian giants will be closely monitoring the situation, hoping to strengthen their defensive options with the addition of the experienced and versatile Japanese international.
