Palace in talks with ex-Arsenal defender Tomiyasu

Japan international Tomiyasu could return to Premier League with Crystal Palace.

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What happened. Crystal Palace have held talks with Takehiro Tomiyasu over a permanent contract, with the defender training with the club and named as a substitute in a pre-season friendly.

• Broad agreement on terms is in place if Palace head coach Pierre Sage decides to sign him.
• Tomiyasu is viewed as a potential left-sided option in a three-man defence.
• Palace want to be sure about his fitness after recent knee issues.

Palace are strengthening defensive options with Maxence Lacroix set to join Chelsea.

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