Arsenal ‘On The Trail’ Of Serie A Defender Who Has Been The Subject Of A 17M Bid From Spurs

Arsenal are interested in signing Bologna defender Takehiro Tomiyasu, according to Il Resto Del Carlino.

The Italian news outlet claims that the Gunners are “on the trial” of the 22-year-old and “continue to monitor” the player, along with West Ham and Everton.

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However, Tottenham are the team who have progressed negotiations the furthest by making a formal bid. Bologna reportedly turned down a €20m (£17m) offer for Tomiyasu from Spurs, with the Serie A club demanding a higher fee.

The Japanese international is a versatile defender. He can play as a center-back, right-back and as a holding midfielder, with the majority of his game time coming in the middle of defence.

Considering Arsenal are closing in on a deal to sign Brighton’s Ben White, it seems very unlikely that manager Mikel Arteta would be after another centre-half so Tomiyasu could well be an option to replace Hector Bellerin at right-back.