TAKEHIRO TOMIYASU is training with Crystal Palace ahead of a potential move this summer.
The former Arsenal defender is currently a free agent after .
Former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu is training with Crystal Palace Credit: Getty
Tomiyasu is a free agent after leaving Ajax at the end of the season following the expiration of his six-month deal in the Netherlands Credit: Getty
He is now training in Como with Palace during their pre-season camp and could even feature in one of their upcoming friendlies.
Palace are expected to lose star centre-back Maxence Lacroix, who is , and need defensive reinforcements.
Tomiyasu has had a disrupted 12 months since mutually
The Japanese international .
The operation meant he was unable to return to action until signing for Ajax in December of last year.
He played just 236 minutes for the Dutch giants but
The defender played in three of Japan’s four games at the Stateside World Cup and has since been attracting interest from a number of top clubs.
Tomiyasu made 84 appearances for in total, becoming a versatile asset to Mikel Arteta’s back line following his £19.5m move from Bologna in 2021.
Tomiyasu played for Japan at the World Cup Credit: Alamy
Arsenal are in the market for a defensive addition this summer, too.
after struggling with a back injury that ruled him out of France’s third- place pla-y off against England at the World Cup.
Aston Villa ace while free agent John Stones was also considered.
However, former Man City ace
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