Ex-Arsenal star, 27, who terminated contract early handed shock Premier League return as he trains with Crystal Palace

Comment nowTAKEHIRO TOMIYASU is training with Crystal Palace ahead of a potential move this summer. The former Arsenal defender is currently a free agent after calling time on his brief spell in the Netherlands with Ajax in May. Former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu is training with Crystal Palace Credit: Getty Tomiyasu is a free agent after leaving Ajax at the end of the season following the expiration of his six-month deal in the Netherlands Credit: Getty Advertisement He is now training in Como with Palace during their pre-season camp and could even feature in one of their upcoming friendlies. Palace are expected to lose star centre-back Maxence Lacroix, who is on the brink of sealing a £52m switch to Chelsea, and need defensive reinforcements. Sign up for the Arsenal newsletter Thank you! Email address Please provide a valid email. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive top stories, breaking news, and more, straight to your email. CLICK TO WATCH Tomiyasu has had a disrupted 12 months since mutually agreeing to terminate his contract with Arsenal a year early last July. The Japanese international required surgery on his knee after a serious injury suffered in February 2025. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL NO MERCY Alonso takes Chelsea substitute OFF after just 19 minutes in pre-season friendly Welcome player Join Sun Vegas now and claim a 100% deposit match bonus and 100 free spins The operation meant he was unable to return to action until signing for Ajax in December of last year. He played just 236 minutes for the Dutch giants but still managed to earn a callup to the Japan national team for the World Cup. The defender played in three of Japan’s four games at the Stateside World Cup and has since been attracting interest from a number of top clubs. Tomiyasu made 84 appearances for Arsenal in total, becoming a versatile asset to Mikel Arteta’s back line following his £19.5m move from Bologna in 2021. Advertisement Most read in Sport NO MERCYAlonso takes Chelsea substitute OFF after just 19 minutes in pre-season friendly BeamingLittler reveals next big purchase after hitting £3million in darts prize money BYE BYE BLUEChelsea star abruptly leaves pre-season tour to seal transfer away from club MAN UTD NEWSTchouameni to United EXCLUSIVE, Manu Kone 'on hold,' Leao BLOW, Rowe interest Tomiyasu played for Japan at the World Cup Credit: Alamy BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK Arsenal are in the market for a defensive addition this summer, too. William Saliba is expected to miss the start of the season after struggling with a back injury that ruled him out of France’s third- place pla-y off against England at the World Cup. Aston Villa ace Ezri Konsa has been discussed, while free agent John Stones was also considered. However, former Man City ace Stones now appears close to signing for Inter Milan. Advertisement Comment now