Diminati Inter, Arsenal Banderol Takehiro Tomiyasu Rp583 Billion

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JAKARTA Inter Milan is said to be interested in right-back Takehiro Tomiyasu. Knowing this, Arsenal has reportedly set a price of 30 million pounds (Rp583 billion) for the Japanese defender.

The 24-year-old moved to Emirates Stadium from Bologna in August 2021 but failed to find a regular place under manager Mikel Arteta during the 2022-2023 season.

Tomiyasu has only started six times out of a total of 15 appearances in the English Premier League, when the Gunners were runners-up under Manchester City.

Tomiyasu lost to competing with Ben White who actually plays center-back in the right sector of Arsenal's defense. This is what has led to speculation over Tomiyasu's move in this summer's transfer window.

Reported by Inter Live, Arsenal is willing to sell Tomiyasu for 30 million (IDR 583 billion), if Inter Milan is interested in getting their signature.

The report claims that La Beneamata is offering 17 million to bring Tomiyasu. The proposal will most likely be rejected by Arsenal who think the offer is less than their request.

The city rival AC Milan is said to be continuing to negotiate with Arsenal so that the transfer deal can be completed before the closing of the transfer window this summer. Tomiyasu himself is claimed to be interested in returning to the Italian Serie A even though he still has two years remaining in his contract with the Gunners.

Moreover, the arrival of Jurrien Timber from Ajax makes Takehiro Tomiyasu's position even more threatened. One of the most logical choices is to leave Arsenal to get regular playing time at Inter Milan which intends to strengthen his back line after losing Milan Skriniar.