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Arsenal star Takehiro Tomiyasu is set to put pen to paper over a new contract in the coming days, and it is easy to see why the club are keen on securing his future. The 25-year-old has missed significant chunks of this season through injury and his participation in the Asia Cup, but is a vital part of Mikel Arteta’s squad given his outstanding defensive ability and his versatility. In recent months it was reported that Bayern Munich had an interest in the Japan International, and with 18 months left on his contract, Arsenal opened talks over his future. The January transfer window closed last…

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