According to Daily Express journalist Ryan Taylor for GIVEMESPORT, Ajax are “willing” to approve a move to the Emirates Stadium, hence Arsenal is anticipated to complete the signing of Jurrien Timber.
Following this week’s agreement on a £65 million deal for Chelsea’s Kai Havertz, Gunners manager Mikel Arteta has his sights set on adding further reinforcements for the upcoming campaign.
Jurrien Timber: Arsenal transfer news
Fabrizio Romano, a transfer specialist, predicts that Arsenal will submit a new offer for Timber after he expressed a desire to move to north London.
According to the reputable Italian writer, personal terms are close to being settled, which means that the Gunners and Ajax will hold additional talks over the next several days.
The Eredivisie juggernauts are reportedly asking for £50 million for Timber, rejecting Arsenal’s original offer of £ 30 million.
Romano recently disclosed to GIVEMESPORT that the capital club and the central defender, whose goal is to play in the Premier League, have had fruitful negotiations.
Erik ten Hag wanted Timber to follow in his footsteps after leaving the Johan Cruyff Arena, and Manchester United was interested in him last summer, but a deal never materialized.
What has Ryan Taylor said regarding Timber?
Taylor thinks Timber has a promising future ahead of him, and Arsenal’s pursuit has been aided by the knowledge that Ajax is willing to officially sanction his departure.
The journalist has given the Gunners the advantage in closing the deal because they didn’t face any rivals for the services of the Dutch international.
He is a very promising young center back with world-class potential, Taylor said to GIVEMESPORT. Manchester United has also been keeping an eye on him, but there does appear to be interest from Arsenal that Ajax is willing to sell.
“Now all that remains is to reach a consensus. Naturally, it doesn’t appear that any other clubs are interested at this time, which greatly helps Arsenal. I do anticipate that one being completed.
Would Timber be a wise addition to Arsenal’s roster?
Without a doubt, Timber would make Arsenal harder for opponents to break down because, according to FBref, he averaged more tackles, blocks, and interceptions per 90 minutes than William Saliba last season. Timber was described as “magnificent” by football talent scout Jacek Kulig on Twitter.
In the early stages of his career, the 22-year-old has also won a tonne of awards, which would have caught Arteta’s attention as he seeks to advance the Arsenal.
The 2022–23 Eredivisie season saw Timber average 1.9 clearances, 1.4 tackles, and 1.2 interceptions per game, while Ajax also managed nine clean sheets with him in the backline.
The talent from Utrecht only has two years left on his contract, which is worth about £50,000 per week, making now the perfect time for Arsenal to seize the opportunity.
Timber would be a thrilling addition to Arteta’s defensive options at the Emirates Stadium, having made 121 games for Ajax.