Serie A champions Inter Milan are reportedly ahead of Juventus and Napoli in the race to sign Takehiro Tomiyasu, with the Arsenal utility man ready to return to Italy.
According to a report by The Sun, Takehiro Tomiyasu is the subject of interest from Inter Milan. Juventus and Napoli are also keen on signing the Arsenal utility man next year. However, the Serie A champions are the front-runners to secure his services, with the Japanese international ready to return to Italy in 2025.
Takehiro Tomiyasu and his journey at Arsenal
Takehiro Tomiyasu has been a dependable performer for Arsenal since arriving from Bologna in August 2021. The Asian defender attracted the attention of the decision-makers at the North London club with his versatility, as he can play across the backline.
However, the 25-year-old has primarily been a backup performer for Arsenal, filling in wherever Mikel Arteta has needed him in the last three years. In addition, fitness issues have hampered his game time throughout his spell with the North London club. So, Tomiyasu has managed only 83 appearances thus far while chipping in with two goals and six assists.
However, Takehiro Tomiyasu’s stock in the market remains high, with Serie A clubs vying for his signature since the summer transfer window. The latest report has linked the Japanese utility man with Inter Milan, Juventus, and Napoli, with the Nerazzurri leading the race to secure his services.
Serie A return on the cards?
Inter Milan’s interest in Takehiro Tomiyasu is understandable. Francesco Acerbi is in the twilight of his career, while Stefan de Vrij is on the wrong side of 30. In addition, Denzel Dumfries faces an uncertain future at San Siro. So, the Arsenal utility man is a viable target for Inter Milan. As for Juventus, Danilo is approaching the twilight of his career, making him an option worth considering.
Meanwhile, Napoli can also do with a new centre-back and a right-back, making Tomiyasu a viable target. Arsenal will demand around £25 million to part ways with the Japanese international next year.
In addition, the 25-year-old is open to returning to Serie A in 2025, thus boosting the prospects of Inter Milan, Juventus, and Napoli. However, with the Nerazzurri leading the race, it will be interesting to see if Juventus and Napoli can beat the reigning champions to his signature.
