Arsenal closing on new deal with defender Takehiro Tomiyasu

Amid interest from Napoli and Bayern Munich, the Japan defender is now close to agreeing a new contract.

That's according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who is reporting: "Arsenal are advancing to final stages of negotiations for Takehiro Tomiyasu's new long-term contract with salary rise. It's getting closer.

"Understand Tomiyasu will not leave Arsenal in January.

"He's 100% part of #AFC plans despite links with Italian clubs move."