Takehiro Tomiyasu, a former Arsenal defender, is currently training with Crystal Palace as a free agent, potentially eyeing a summer move. His brief spell with Ajax in the Netherlands concluded in May, and he is now participating in Palace's pre-season camp in Como. Crystal Palace is actively seeking defensive reinforcements, especially with star centre-back Maxence Lacroix reportedly close to a £52m transfer to Chelsea. Tomiyasu's recent career has been hampered by a serious knee injury requiring surgery, which limited his playing time at Ajax. Despite this, the Japanese international featured in the World Cup for his national team. Meanwhile, his former club, Arsenal, is also in the market for defensive additions, with William Saliba facing an injury setback. Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa and free agent John Stones, now linked with Inter Milan, are among the players considered by Arsenal.
