Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu is reportedly inching closer to signing a new contract with the North London club.
A report from Give Me Sport has claimed that Arsenal are making progress in contract renewal talks with Japanese international Takehiro Tomiyasu.
Fabrizio Romano has revealed that multiple clubs in Italy are hoping to sign the Arsenal defender. So, it will be interesting to see if he is ready to consider his long-term future at the London club and return to Italian football.
Romano said, “Negotiations are advancing very well. There is still something to clarify in terms of the structure of the new deal, but Tomiyasu wants to stay. We heard some rumours from Italy, saying Napoli, Roma and AC Milan are interested. It’s true that many Italian clubs were considering a move on loan for Tomiyasu. But Arsenal were very clear in their message because they said there was no chance of Tomiyasu leaving.”
Takehiro Tomiyasu: An Asset for Arsenal
Tomiyasu has been an important first-team player for Arsenal, and his ability to slot into multiple roles makes him a valuable squad player. It is no surprise that Arsenal want to keep him at the club for the long term. It will be interesting to see if the two parties can come to an agreement soon.
The Japanese defender currently earns £55,000 per week at Arsenal, and he is likely to receive a pay rise when the new contract is signed. He will probably hope to play more often before committing his long-term future to the club. It will be interesting to see how the situation develops.
The Japanese defender is capable of playing as a right-back as well as a central defender. He is well-settled in the Premier League, and his attitude has been exemplary regardless of the game time.
Mikel Arteta must hold on to players like him to put together a formidable squad capable of winning trophies every season. The Japanese international is at the peak of his powers, and he could be a quality option for Arsenal in the coming seasons.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to remain with them can be quite tempting for the defender. Apart from the lack of regular game time, Tomiyasu does not have any solid reason to leave the club. So, it seems he will commit his long-term future to the Gunners.
