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Arsenal was willing to listen to offers for Takehiro Tomiyasu, who has seen his prominence significantly reduced under Mikel Arteta's orders in recent seasons. The Japanese defender, who joined the London club in 2021 from Bologna, has had difficulties maintaining a regular place in the starting eleven, especially after the consolidation of players like William Saliba and Ben White in the defensive line.
Tomiyasu's future back in Serie A
According to journalist Ekrem Konur, Tomiyasu could be on the way out in January, with both Napoli and Juventus of Turin showing interest in acquiring his services. Both Italian clubs have been closely monitoring the Japanese defender for some time, recognizing his ability to play both as a right-back and central defender, which has drawn attention in previous transfer windows.
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— Ekrem KONUR (@Ekremkonur) September 23, 2024
Napoli and Juventus is indeed interested in signing Arsenal’s Japanese defender Takehiro Tomiyasu.
▫️Currently, Tomiyasu is sidelined due to injury, and with the arrival of Riccardo Calafiori and the form of Jurrien Timber, it seems unlikely that he will… pic.twitter.com/z54dq7Fi1g
Napoli seeks to strengthen its defense after the departure of several key players, while Juventus, in a rebuilding phase, considers Tomiyasu an interesting option due to his versatility. Offers for the player are expected to come in the next transfer window, with the possibility that Arsenal will negotiate if a suitable proposal is made, especially considering that the Japanese player has not been able to solidify his future plans under Arteta. The January market will be crucial for Tomiyasu's future, as he could find a new destination in Serie A.
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