Arsenal are planning on opening talks with versatile 25-year-old defender Takehiro Tomiyasu after an impressive start to the season.
According to Team Talk, Takehiro Tomiyasu appears next in line to receive an offer of a contract extension at Arsenal after an impressive start to the season. The versatile 25-year-old defender has two years left on his current deal with the option of a third, but the Gunners are keen to reward the Japanese international with a new contract.
Arsenal made an underrated transfer decision two seasons ago when they chose to sign Takehiro Tomiyasu from Bologna for a reasonable fee. Some pundits and experts criticised the move for the Japanese international, claiming they did not know where he would play.
Since making his debut, Tomiyasu has proved his worth under Arteta, who values the versatile 25-year-old defender’s qualities. The Japan international can play across the backline with good effect, and this season, he has been one of Arsenal’s best performers.
The departure of Kieran Tierney has placed more importance on Tomiyasu’s role, who has covered for Oleksandr Zinchenko at left-back and Ben White on the right. Arteta has preferred to start Tomiyasu at left back more often than before, and so far, the versatile 25-year-old defender has proved his worth.
Arsenal has recently rewarded some of their best performers, and Tomiyasu, despite his previous struggles with injury, has become one of Arteta’s essential stars. The club are keen to keep hold of him despite some rumours of interest from elsewhere.
Tomiyasu has made ten appearances in the Premier League this season, missing all but two games so far. Arteta considers him a key member of his progressive squad, and like other stars in the last 12 months, he will push the club to hand the versatile 25-year-old defender a new deal.
Arsenal are already progressing in extending Ben White’s contract, and signing Tomiyasu to a new deal would ensure they have a solid base at the back. Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba have already penned new terms in the last 12 months, and others like Martin Odegaard also committed to the club very recently.
Oleksandr Zinchenko appears next in line for a new deal after Ben White, as Arsenal will follow suit with Tomiyasu. The Gunners are already planning on opening talks with the Japanese star and his entourage soon, with the defender seemingly pleased with his progress.
Arteta likes his players to play different positions, and the versatile 25-year-old defender has thoroughly impressed with his displays across the backline. Arsenal have a solid enough backline with Tomiyuasu and will hope he can maintain his fitness levels throughout the season.
