Crystal Palace are hosting former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu for training in Como, Italy, this week. The 27-year-old Japan international is a free agent after leaving Ajax at the end of the 2025-26 season.
What's the situation?
Tomiyasu is looking to return to the Premier League, and Crystal Palace are providing him with a high-level training environment to maintain his fitness.
Why the interest?
The Eagles are in the market for a new centre-back, with Maxence Lacroix set to leave the club this summer, and Tomiyasu could be a potential replacement.
What comes next?
Tomiyasu may feature in a friendly match for Crystal Palace later this week, as the team prepares for the new season, currently standing 28 points behind leaders Arsenal, with their next fixture at home against Brentford on 2027-02-10.
Crystal Palace finished the 2025 season with 42 points, 11 wins, 9 draws, and 11 losses from 31 games, and a recent form of WDWLW. They are looking to improve their squad ahead of the new season, with Tomiyasu being one of the potential signings.
