The Japan international's injury problems have reared their ugly heads again, but he remains a favourite among the Arsenal fanbase and within Mikel Arteta's squad.
A productive first half of the campaign saw Tomiyasu muster one goal and three assists from 20 games in all competitions, opening his account for the club in October's 5-0 thrashing of Sheffield United.
After shining as a centre-back during his time at Bologna, the 25-year-old has now excelled on the right and left-hand sides of the Arsenal backline, although he has not played for the Gunners since their New Year's Eve loss to Fulham due to an injury sustained at the Asian Cup.
However, Tomiyasu's latest issue is not expected to keep him sidelined for much longer, and sporting director Edu has prioritised a new-and-improved deal for the defender owing to his exceptional displays earlier in the term.
According to The Sun, Tomiyasu has now signed on the dotted line, and official confirmation of his new deal is likely to arrive once he has made a full recovery from his latest injury.
The 25-year-old, whose current deal runs out in the summer of 2025, is apparently in line for a wage increase to £100,000 a week — double his current £50,000 weekly salary — on account of his strong first half of the season.
Tottenham Hotspur were linked with a move for Tomiyasu before the Gunners swooped to complete a last-minute deal in the summer 2021 window, and the ex-Bologna man has now played 73 times for Arteta's side, scoring once and providing six assists.
Tomiyasu is said to be one of two Arsenal full-backs on the verge of extending their contracts, as the
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