It is indeed the summer silly season, i.e. the time for transfer talk. Jurrien Timber, an Ajax defender who plays primarily as a center back, but can also slot in at the right back position, is a top priority of Arsenal this summer.
? Ajax want €60m for Jurriën Timber but the expectation is that a deal will be agreed between €40m-€50m. Ajax and Arsenal are negotiating. Reports, @MikeVerweij. pic.twitter.com/b0TkkEAzbM
— Eduardo Hagn (@EduardoHagn) June 23, 2023
Timber, 22 (who was strongly linked with a move to Old Trafford last summer) is edging closer to a move to North London.
Arsenal is launching a second bid, which is expected to be bigger and better. However, the amount will also reportedly fall short of what Ajax desires, according to various reports.
So what will it take to get this deal for the Dutch international over the line?
Jurrien Timber would be a great signing, on multiple levels, for Arsenal.
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