Crystal Palace are set to strengthen their defense with a potential free transfer for Takehiro Tomiyasu, who’s already training with the squad and even sat on the bench in a recent friendly. The 27-year-old, who recently left Arsenal and had a brief stint at Ajax, fits perfectly into coach Pierre Sage’s planned three-man backline — especially on the left — and brings Premier League experience. While Palace are also eyeing other defenders like Chrislain Matsima and possibly loaning Chelsea’s Josh Acheampong, Tomiyasu remains their top priority as they prepare for the season with Maxence Lacroix’s expected departure.

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