Arsenal are closing on a new deal for Takehiro Tomiyasu.

Amid interest from Napoli and Bayern Munich, the Japan defender is now close to agreeing a new contract.

That's according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who is reporting: "EXCL: Arsenal are advancing to final stages of negotiations for Takehiro Tomiyasu's new long term contract with salary rise. It's getting closer.

"Understand Tomiyasu will not leave Arsenal in January.

"He's 100% part of #AFC plans despite links with Italian clubs move."