Crystal Palace are edging closer to completing a free transfer for Takehiro Tomiyasu, according to BBC Sport, after the Japan international impressed during a trial spell at Selhurst Park.
The defender had been in talks with Palace over a permanent deal, with the club keen to add him to their ranks following his exit from Arsenal. His successful trial appears to have sealed the move, though the transfer is not yet officially confirmed.
Palace are also reportedly weighing up interest in Brighton winger Solly March, according to the same report, as Oliver Glasner's side look to strengthen further before the transfer window shuts.
Tomiyasu, versatile enough to operate at both right-back and centre-back, struggled for regular game time at the Emirates in recent seasons but remains a player valued for his defensive solidity and experience at the top level, including Champions League football with Arsenal.
Should the deal go through, it would represent shrewd business by Palace, bringing in proven quality on a free while they continue to assess options like March to bolster their squad depth ahead of the season.