The idea that Arsenal would entertain a potential swap deal for Denzel Dumfries of Inter Milan with Takehiro Tomiyasu coming the other way scares me. Yet this is one of the suggestions that has surfaced as we approach the January transfer window.
According to Calcio Mercato Web, Arsenal ‘could put a very rich offer’ in the next summer window which would see a €65million (£56.5million) package that included Takehiro Tomiyasu subsidising €25million (£22million) in a cash-plus player deal. Now, for me, this seems rather farfetched and the idea that Mikel Arteta would have interest in a player who does not fit into the Arsenal system alone raises doubts.
Dumfries is best utilised in a wing-back role and was brought to Inter as a replacement for Achraf Hakimi, who left for PSG. Whilst not on the level of the Moroccan, Dumfries has impressed in the Netherlands and for the national team prior to his Italian move.
