A report from Calciomercato in Italy reveals that Napoli has been presented with the opportunity to sign Takehiro Tomiyasu next month.
The Japanese international is known for his reliability on the field, but injuries have posed a significant challenge for him over the last two seasons.
Currently sidelined with an injury, Tomi’s recurring fitness issues raise concerns for Arsenal.
Despite his struggles to secure the role of the first-choice right back at the club, with Ben White currently occupying that position, Tomiyasu’s versatility is valued by Arsenal.
As there is a possibility of signing a new right back, the report suggests that Tomiyasu is being offered to clubs, and Napoli has been given the chance to incorporate the Japanese star into their squad.
Given Napoli’s need for new defenders and Tomiyasu’s prior success in Serie A, he is seen as an ideal addition for the Italian champions.
However, Arsenal is not expected to entertain offers for Tomiyasu in January due to their appreciation for his versatility on the pitch.
Just Arsenal Opinion
Tomi is one of the players we certainly have to keep at the Emirates because he is reliable.
Versatile players like him who can do very well in any team are rare.
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What is this bs. In January to let Tomi go when Arsenal have 5 defenders that are fit curently. Why even the article is posted.
Tomi is far from reliable.
He’s an injury waiting to happen.
If we got top money for him I’d let him go.
Of course, we’d have to replace in the squad.
And yet this is never going to happens in January. Timber will be back from March onwards but still Tomi will play all games against top clubs and will cover for White to give him a rest after December where he played almost every minute.
The silly season is only a few days away
For SueP
We are just getting an advance preview.
I hate it, but I wouldn’t be overly surprised. He’s a brilliant player imo, but if he can’t stay fit, we will need to replace him at some point.
I’m hoping this is total BS as he’s our first choice left back when fit.
“when fit”!!!