According to the Evening Standard, former Arsenal defender Yasuhiro Tomiyasu is currently on trial at Crystal Palace and could be poised for a Premier League return.

The Japan international left Ajax this summer following the expiration of his contract and has been included in Crystal Palace's squad for the Comopa Cup, where he is preparing with the team as a trial player.

According to reports, Crystal Palace is interested in signing Tomiyasu following the trial period.

In the Comopa Cup group stage opener, Crystal Palace faces RC Lens on Tuesday evening, followed by a match against Portugal's Famalicão. Tomiyasu is included on the squad list and is among the substitutes.

Tomiyasu suffered from injuries during his time at Arsenal and mutually terminated his contract with the club one year early in July 2025.

The 27-year-old Japanese defender has attracted interest from clubs in England and across Europe. He has not featured for Arsenal since October 2024 and underwent knee surgery in February 2025 before departing the club.

Tomiyasu was recalled to the Japan national team for the 2026 World Cup. Since joining Arsenal from Serie A side Bologna in 2021, he has made 84 appearances for the Gunners.

Crystal Palace is currently strengthening its defense. Regular centre-back Lacroix is expected to join Chelsea for £52 million, with his medical scheduled to complete this weekend ahead of an imminent official announcement.

Meanwhile, Crystal Palace is also in talks with Augsburg centre-back Maxim and has shown interest in Brest defender Rafaël Le Goff.

However, Palace's pursuit of Tomiyasu should not impact the club's search for a Lacroix replacement, as the club views these as separate operations.

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