Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing 26-year-old Japanese international Takehiro Tomiyasu from Arsenal in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Barcelona are keeping close tabs on 26-year-old Japanese international Takehiro Tomiyasu, and they could look to make a move for him in the summer. The Arsenal utility man is capable of operating as a right-back, a central defender and a left-back. His versatility could be an added bonus for Barcelona if they can get the deal done.
That 26-year-old utility man has struggled for game time at Arsenal, and he needs a fresh start. Regular football at another club could be ideal for him. He could be available for a reasonable amount of money, given his stature in the squad, and Barcelona will be hoping to snap him up on a bargain. He could be a very useful squad player for them.
Barcelona are going through financial difficulties, and they cannot afford to pay a premium for players. The Blaugrana need to hunt for bargains in the summer, and the Arsenal defender could be the ideal acquisition for them.
Tomiyasu could use a fresh start
Takehiro Tomiyasu is at the peak of his powers, and he will want to compete at a high level where he can win trophies. Barcelona are one of the biggest clubs in the world, and the opportunity to join them can be hard to turn down. The 26-year-old is not a key player for Arsenal, and therefore, convincing him to leave the North London club should not be difficult for the Spanish outfit.
Meanwhile, the Japanese defender has struggled with fitness problems during his time at Arsenal, and he will be hoping to get over his injury nightmare next season. It will be interesting to see if Barcelona follow up on their interest with an official offer to sign the 26-year-old in the coming weeks.
Arsenal are well stocked in the defensive unit, and it will not be a surprise if they are prepared to let the Japanese international leave the club for a reasonable amount of money. While the Gunners were uninterested in a winter sale, a summer exit might be possible.
