Arsenal defenders Takehiro Tomiyasu and Ben White are reportedly in talks to extend their contracts at the Emirates Stadium, and transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has provided an exclusive update to GIVEMESPORT on their futures.
Although Arsenal fans will be desperate to see reinforcements arrive through the door during the January transfer window, Mikel Arteta and his team will also be focused on securing the futures of some of their stars. Although the Gunners might need to build on what they've already got, it's imperative not to lose any key players in the near future.
The north London outfit are currently five points off Liverpool at the top of the Premier League, so they face an uphill battle to lift the title at the end of the season. Tomiyasu and White have been key for Arteta since the trio began working together, so tying them down to new deals will be a major boost.
Tomiyasu and White in line for new deals
According to The Athletic back in November, Arsenal were closing in on an agreement to present Tomiyasu with a new long-term contract, but we're yet to see a deal officially announced. His current contract is set to expire in 2025, with the Gunners having the option to extend his stay by 12 months. Although Tomiyasu isn't a guaranteed starter for the north London club, he's certainly played his role since making the move to the Premier League.
Takehiro Tomiyasu's senior club career in numbers
Club
Appearances
Goals
Assists
Yellow cards
Sent off
Arsenal
73
1
6
5
1
Bologna
64
3
3
12
0
Avispa Fukuoka
56
1
1
6
1
Sint-Truidense
41
1
0
5
0
All statistics according to Transfermarkt - as of 10/01/2024
Although it might seem like there's plenty of time remaining on Tomiyasu's deal, suggesting extending his contract might not be a priority, Arsenal need to ensure they fend off interest in the Japanese international. According to journalist Florian Plettenberg, Bayern Munich are keen to prise the 25-year-old away from the Emirates in the January transfer window due to his versatility.
It's also understood that talks between the Gunners and defender White are progressing positively. The former Leeds United man currently has around two and a half years remaining on his current deal, but Arteta and his team are hoping to convince him to sign on the dotted line once again. Journalist Ben Jacobs previously told GIVEMESPORT that White could be the next player to sign an extension for Arsenal, joining the likes of Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka in committing their future to the north London club.
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