Arsenal are close to agreeing a long-term contract extension with Takehiro Tomiyasu.
The Japanese had been an integral part of the squad with his defensive strength and coordination on the pitch.
The Japanese defender has 18 months remaining on his contract, with Mikel Arteta wanting to retain the player despite interest from Bayern Munich.
Arsenal are already securing the future of big-name players at the club after they agreed on a new contract with Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, and William Saliba.
Tomiyasu's versatility represents Mikel Arteta's major asset in the Premier League and the Champions League this season.
Although he had been battling with injuries, they had stopped him from making more appearances.
It was revealed that Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel wants to bring the defender to Germany in a bid to boost the aging defense.
The former Bologna defender produced a man-of-the-match performance against Lens in the Champions League on matchday 5.
He created chances for Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Odegaard to destroy Lens and secure a round of 16 Champions League qualification.
The defender was withdrawn against RC Lens due to precautionary reasons, with the manager wanting the Japanese to play more games in the Premier League this season.
The manager was full of praise for the Japanese.
After the game against RC Lens, the manager said, "I think he was excellent; he has played a lot of minutes, and we have a really congested period."
"We are very short at the back at the moment and we had to use the score to make some changes and give some rest and minutes to other players. He will continue to be with us."
Takehiro Tomiyasu Stats
The defender has made 233 appearances scoring six goals and creating nine assists in all club competitions.
Tomiyasu has received 28 yellow cards and two red cards so far in his football career.
Out of the six goals scored, one was for Arsenal, three for Bologna, one for Fukuoka, and one for Sint-Truiden.
In addition, the defender had scored one goal in 37 appearances for his national team, Japan, since making his debut on October 12, 2018.
Takehiro Tomiyasu Age
The defender was born on November 5, 1998, in the City of Fukuoka in Japan. He is currently 25 years old with a height of 6ft and 2 inches.
He is rated as one of the biggest Japanese stars in the Premier League due to his strength and composure on the ball.
Takehiro Tomiyasu Wages
The defender receives £55, 962 weekly coupled with £2,910,000 in a year. He is one of the highest-paid defenders in the Arsenal Football Club.
What do you think about Arsenal being in talks with Takehiro Tomiyasu? Air your views in the comments section.
The Japanese had been an integral part of the squad with his defensive strength and coordination on the pitch.
The Japanese defender has 18 months remaining on his contract, with Mikel Arteta wanting to retain the player despite interest from Bayern Munich.
Arsenal are already securing the future of big-name players at the club after they agreed on a new contract with Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, and William Saliba.
Tomiyasu's versatility represents Mikel Arteta's major asset in the Premier League and the Champions League this season.
Although he had been battling with injuries, they had stopped him from making more appearances.
It was revealed that Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel wants to bring the defender to Germany in a bid to boost the aging defense.
The former Bologna defender produced a man-of-the-match performance against Lens in the Champions League on matchday 5.
He created chances for Gabriel Martinelli and Martin Odegaard to destroy Lens and secure a round of 16 Champions League qualification.
The defender was withdrawn against RC Lens due to precautionary reasons, with the manager wanting the Japanese to play more games in the Premier League this season.
The manager was full of praise for the Japanese.
After the game against RC Lens, the manager said, "I think he was excellent; he has played a lot of minutes, and we have a really congested period."
"We are very short at the back at the moment and we had to use the score to make some changes and give some rest and minutes to other players. He will continue to be with us."
Takehiro Tomiyasu Stats
The defender has made 233 appearances scoring six goals and creating nine assists in all club competitions.
Tomiyasu has received 28 yellow cards and two red cards so far in his football career.
Out of the six goals scored, one was for Arsenal, three for Bologna, one for Fukuoka, and one for Sint-Truiden.
In addition, the defender had scored one goal in 37 appearances for his national team, Japan, since making his debut on October 12, 2018.
Takehiro Tomiyasu Age
The defender was born on November 5, 1998, in the City of Fukuoka in Japan. He is currently 25 years old with a height of 6ft and 2 inches.
He is rated as one of the biggest Japanese stars in the Premier League due to his strength and composure on the ball.
Takehiro Tomiyasu Wages
The defender receives £55, 962 weekly coupled with £2,910,000 in a year. He is one of the highest-paid defenders in the Arsenal Football Club.
What do you think about Arsenal being in talks with Takehiro Tomiyasu? Air your views in the comments section.