Tomiyasu, who joined the north London club for nearly £20million in August 2021 and extended his contract until 2026 in March, has proven to be a versatile asset for Mikel Arteta, capable of playing both full-back positions and in central defence.

Arsenal have continued to strengthen their defence and have seen Takehiro Tomiyasu drop down Mikel Arteta's pecking order at the Emirates Stadium and he could be available for transfer

Arsenal bolstered their defence over the summer with the addition of Italian international Riccardo Calafiori, with the £42m deal pushing another star further down the pecking order.