Arsenal are reportedly open to selling 25-year-old Japanese utility man Takehiro Tomiyasu during the January transfer window.
Takehiro Tomiyasu has struggled for regular game time at Arsenal, and he needs to depart from the Emirates to play regularly. As per a report by Caught Offside, AC Milan, Inter Milan, Juventus, and Napoli are keen on the Japanese international.
The 25-year-old utility man has shown his quality in Serie A before with Bologna, and he has the quality to thrive in most European leagues. He could prove to be a superb addition for the right price. It will be interesting to see if any club is willing to provide him with an exit route in january.
The 25-year-old needs to play regularly at this stage of his career and must seek that with an exit. Arsenal will not be able to provide him with that opportunity. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.
Arsenal have enough depth in the defensive department, and they will not be able to provide him with ample opportunities. It would make sense for them to cash in on the player and invest the proceeds into the playing squad.
Arsenal will be hoping to win the league title this season, and they need more quality in their squad. Signing a quality striker in January could be ideal for them. It remains to be seen whether Arsenal can get rid of their fringe players and improve the squad further.
Tomiyasu would be a useful option
Tomiyasu is capable of operating as a right-back, a centre-back as well as a left-back. His versatility will be an added bonus for any club that decides to sign him. It will be interesting to see where he ends up. So, it is hardly surprising that Inter Milan are among the Serie A clubs keen on signing him.
The versatile defender is at the peak of his powers right now, and he will look to hit the ground running at his next club if he leaves Arsenal. The 26-year-old is good enough to play for top clubs in the major European leagues, and he will look to join a club capable of pushing for trophies.
Meanwhile, Arsenal have started the season well and they will look to push Manchester City for the league title. They have missed out in the last two seasons, and the North London outfit will be desperate to go all the way this time around.