How Tomiyasu staying fit affects Arsenal’s transfer plans
We often discuss that Thomas Partey must demonstrate his ability to stay fit in order for Arsenal to consider keeping him after his contract expires in the summer.
After 11 league games, Thomas Partey has not missed any, nor has he faced any suspensions or injuries. The Gooners hoped he could maintain his fitness, given his unquestioned brilliance when playing.
After every game, we engage in a discussion about how the Ghanaian international made an impression as either the number six or as the right back. We wouldn’t be shocked if he was offered a new contract.
That said, Takehiro Tomiyasu needs to take Partey’s resurgence as a source of inspiration.
We can all agree this Arsenal team just isn’t at its strongest. It is still lacking in quality, and this is clear in two areas: the midfield and the attack. In 2025, Arsenal has got to sign another top-quality midfielder with an X-factor who can help them unlock teams; they also need to recruit a clinical centre forward and a dynamic winger.
To close these deals, Arsenal may need to be critical about who they sign, even if they end up spending a significant amount. Surely to get those deals done, they can’t be distracted by a search for another defender, and they can’t afford to affect their budget by spending on another defender.
If Tomiyasu can, like Partey, prove he can stay fit, there’ll be no need to sign another defender. The Japan international is quality, and to top it off, he can play all across the back line. With him, the Gunners can have a versatile defender who can adapt to any situation.
This weekend Takehiro Tomiyasu, returning to the team after battling multiple injuries, has the opportunity to determine Arsenal’s transfer plans. If he stays fit, Arsenal can overlook defensive reinforcements; if not, it may be wiser to cash in on him and look to recruit his upgrade in someone like Marc Guehi, who can also play all across the backline.
Please stay fit Tomi!
Daniel O
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Arsenal don’t need spend money on a defender even if Tomiyasu continues his romance with the treatment table. We have Timber and White for RB position. We just need Calafiori and Zinchenko to remain fit
Arsenal also have some exciting young players waiting in the wings to snap up those full back positions. Space must be created for them ASAP
First off, Partey hasnt proven he can stay fit. He has proven he can stay fit for 1/3 of a season. As for Tomiyasu, i had almost forgotten he plays for the club. Quality player when he is on the pitch, which is basically never. Neither he nor Partey can be relied upon. Regardless of what happens the rest of the year, both of these guys need to be cleared out this summer.
Staying fit and being injured are two different things.
Some injuries make it impossible to stay fit, while others can be worked around.
This means that one player might need a few games to be truly PL match fit, while others, like Odegaard, can be on the ball after just a one substitute appearance.
It seems Tomiyasu is in the former catagory, while Partey is in the latter.