🚨 TOMIYASU TO PALACE? DEAL ALMOST DONE FOR FREE TRANSFER

📝 THE FULL PICTURE: Crystal Palace have held talks with Takehiro Tomiyasu about bringing the Japan international back to the Premier League on a permanent free transfer. He's already training with the club and even made the bench for their pre-season friendly against Lens. Apparently a broad agreement on terms is in place, but head coach Pierre Sage still needs to give the final nod. Sage plans to use three center-backs next season, and Tomiyasu is seen as a left-sided option in that trio. The problem? His recent career has been wrecked by knee injuries. Palace love his ability but want to be sure he's fit. Tomiyasu left Arsenal by mutual consent, then made just eight appearances for Ajax last season. 💭 MY TAKE: Palace are stockpiling defenders like crazy right now. Lacroix is leaving for Chelsea, so they're also chasing Matsima for £25.7m, looking at Acheampong on loan, and eyeing Raphael le Guen. Tomiyasu for free? That's low risk, high reward if his knees hold up. But "if" is doing a lot of heavy lifting here, dude. Sage better have a backup plan.