West Ham have been urged to sign Takehiro Tomiyasu who made 65 appearances for Arsenal in Premier League.
Tomiyasu Seen as Smart Fix for West Ham’s Defensive Gaps
West Ham are in need for fresh legs at the back. Former Brentford and Leicester City manager Martin Allen has encouraged the club to consider Takehiro Tomiyasu as a summer signing.
Arsenal has recently released the Japanese defender. He is a free agent and is looking for a new start after a hard time in North London. He made just one appearance last season due to injury which led to Arsenal deciding to part ways.
But despite his recent struggles, Tomiyasu brings something valuable to the table. He has 65 Premier League appearances and the ability to play across the backline. West Ham have lost Aaron Cresswell and need someone who can plug holes at both full-back spots or even in central defence.
Tomiyasu is a good option for a free transfer. The Hammers will be keeping an eye on him as they are looking for a defender who could fill a key gap in their squad.
Perfect Fit for Potter’s Tactical Setup
New Hammers head coach Graham Potter works with a tactical system. A player like Tomiyasu would give him options to shift smoothly between a back three and back four. The player is good in defensive reading, solid positional play and discipline. He likely fits into Potter’s style.
At Arsenal when he was fit, he was dealing with tricky wingers and staying calm under pressure. The club wants to push on and come back stronger next season. West Ham have a chance to add a proven reasonable central defender for no transfer fee.
Meanwhile, there are doubts about his fitness, a short term deal for Tomiyasu could be a calculated risk worth taking. With PL experience under his belt, he could be a quiet game-changer in the Hammers’ backline.
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