Former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu is currently training with Crystal Palace in Como, sparking speculation about a potential summer move. The 27-year-old Japan international is a free agent after his contract with Ajax concluded at the end of the 2025-26 season. Tomiyasu, who previously played for Arsenal and Bologna, is keen on returning to the Premier League, and Palace is providing a high-level training environment to maintain his fitness.

His tenure at Arsenal was marred by injuries, leading to an early contract termination in July 2025 before a six-month stint at Ajax. He also represented Japan in the 2026 World Cup. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace is in Italy for the Como Cup, facing Lens and Famalicao. The club is also actively seeking defensive reinforcements, with Maxence Lacroix reportedly nearing a move to Chelsea, and targets like Chrislain Matsima and Chibuike Nwaiwu being considered.