Arsenal then turned to Tomiyasu. The deal accelerated dramatically the night before deadline day. Arteta was a driving force behind the club’s decision to pursue the deal. He was insistent that Tomiyasu, unlike Royal, was the right fit for Arsenal’s team. [@TheAthleticUK] #afc pic.twitter.com/iOaXcXXwJO

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