Arsenal have reportedly agreed a deal worth £20million with Bologna to sign versatile defender Takehiro Tomiyasu. The Gunners have been keeping an eye on the 22-year-old all summer, and are now ready to make a Deadline Day swoop for the Japan international and bring him to the Emirates.
Mikel Arteta's side had faced competition from Tottenham to sign Tomiyasu, but their north London rivals have now turned their attention to Barcelona star Emerson Royal.
According to The Athletic, that leaves Arsenal with a free run at signing the defender, who will cost £20million once add-ons are factored into the deal.
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