Arsenal are exploring the possibility of sending Takehiro Tomiyasu to Inter Milan in a potential swap deal to sign Denzel Dumfries. Inter Milan are reportedly looking to cash in on the Dutch international to ease their financial burden.
Dumfries has been a consistent performer for the Serie A side since joining from PSV Eindhoven in the 2021 summer transfer window. He has made 65 appearances (in all competitions) for the Nerazzurri so far, registering seven goals and 10 assists.
The Dutchman impressed with his performances at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He made five appearances for Qatar, registering one goal and two assists.
Meanwhile, Takehiro Tomiyasu joined Arsenal from Seria A club Bologna in the 2021 summer transfer window. He has made 32 Premier League appearances so far, registering two goals and eight assists.
Arsenal looking to trade Takehiro Tomiyasu for Denzel Dumfries
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According to Calcio Mercato, Arsenal have floated the idea of ​​sending Takehiro Tomiyasu to Inter Milan in exchange for Denzel Dumfries.
However, the Serie A team is not interested in accepting the proposal. They will only consider cash offers for the Dutch international. Inter Milan value Dumfries at around 60 million euros. Arsenal need to pay a transfer fee close to that sum to bring him to the Emirates Stadium.
Chelsea have also shown interest in signing him in recent months. They are likely to make an approach to sign him during the January transfer window.
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The Gunners have started the 2022-23 season brightly and currently sit at the top of the Premier League table. Mikel Arteta will be looking to bring the league title to the Emirates Stadium this season. The Spaniard is likely to bring reinforcements to the Gunners team during the January window.
Speaking to the media recently, Arteta revealed that he is looking to strengthen his team in January. He said: “We are looking and we are active in the possibilities. If we can find players to strengthen the team, we will try.”
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Shakthar Donetsk winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium in recent weeks. Arsenal have also shown interest in signing Youri Tielemans from Leicester City and Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace. Arteta is expected to keep busy during the winter transfer window.
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