Mikel Arteta's side have conceded the joint-least amount of goals whilst also comfortably registering the best-expected goals against (xGA). But Tomiyasu now has a little over 18 months remaining on his current contract at the Emirates Stadium, with the club having the option to extend it by a further year.
Now, The Telegraph have reported that Arsenal are keen to secure fresh terms with the 25-year-old amid interest from Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich. A huge section of Arteta's squad have signed new deals over the last 12 months, with the likes of Gabriel Martinelli, Bukayo Saka, William Saliba and Martin Odegaard also deciding to extend their respective contracts.
Tomiyasu is capable of operating as a left-back, a right-back or even at centre-half. That kind of versatility is clearly admired in north London, with Arteta consistently full of praise for the former Bologna star.
"I always said that I’m really confident that the moment Tomi has consistency, he’s going to be a tremendous asset for us," the Spaniard said in September. "He already is.
"He can play in any position in the backline, any formation in the backline, we don’t have another player like him. At defending, he’s probably one of the best that I’ve seen in many situations.
"His concepts, his principles, the way he applies that, the way he goes into duels…now he needs a run of games so that physically he’s at his best. If physically, Tomi is at his best, we’re going to have a player that is so important for us."
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