Arsenal 'reach agreement with Jurrien Timber' as Ajax star greenlights transfer
Arsenal have reportedly agreed to sign Jurrien Timber from Ajax this summer, with the centre-back already giving the North London giants the green light on a transfer. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is looking to strengthen his squad in the coming weeks after watching his side narrowly miss out on the Premier League trophy last season.
Arsenal have been linked with a host of stars this summer as Arteta tries to progress his side into the top flight next time around. And, according to the transfer guru, the Gunners are now moving forward on a full personal terms agreement with Timber. The star has agreed to move to the Emirates Stadium, with negotiations between Arsenal and Ajax and a new bid expected soon.
Timber came through the Ajax academy after joining the club from Feyenoord as a youngster. He made his first-team debut in 2020 and made 121 appearances for the team, winning two Eredivisie titles and the Dutch Cup in the process.
The 22-year-old, who has two years left on his contract with Ajax, couldn't prevent his side from suffering a hangover from the departure of Erik ten Hag last season as they finished the campaign 13 points behind the champions. Feyenoord. And he now seems ready to start a new chapter in his career.
Timber had been tipped to join his former mentor Ten Hag at Manchester United, with the Red Devils also looking for defensive reinforcements this summer, while Bayern Munich are also reportedly interested in the star. But now it looks like Arsenal have become the favorites to take him away from the Netherlands.
Earlier this week, it was reported that Timber had set his sights on a move to Arsenal. And the Dutch outlet insisted Ajax and the Gunners would end up with a transfer fee despite Arsenal's opening offer of £30m being well below the price. requested by the Dutch club for 51.5 million pounds sterling.
Timber has been asked about his future several times this year. And in April, the defender said: "A transfer is getting closer and closer, so to speak. There is a lot of concrete interest and I have made agreements with Ajax.
"Last year Ajax asked me to stay at least one more season and extend my contract. As a club boy I did it with love and after the season we Let's review the situation. At the Dutch national team, I often talk to the boys who play football abroad. I want to take this step one day. But when it does, you will eventually hear it and it will happen in consultation with Ajax."
Arsenal have reportedly agreed to sign Jurrien Timber from Ajax this summer, with the centre-back already giving the North London giants the green light on a transfer. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is looking to strengthen his squad in the coming weeks after watching his side narrowly miss out on the Premier League trophy last season.
Arsenal have been linked with a host of stars this summer as Arteta tries to progress his side into the top flight next time around. And, according to the transfer guru, the Gunners are now moving forward on a full personal terms agreement with Timber. The star has agreed to move to the Emirates Stadium, with negotiations between Arsenal and Ajax and a new bid expected soon.
Timber came through the Ajax academy after joining the club from Feyenoord as a youngster. He made his first-team debut in 2020 and made 121 appearances for the team, winning two Eredivisie titles and the Dutch Cup in the process.
The 22-year-old, who has two years left on his contract with Ajax, couldn't prevent his side from suffering a hangover from the departure of Erik ten Hag last season as they finished the campaign 13 points behind the champions. Feyenoord. And he now seems ready to start a new chapter in his career.
Timber had been tipped to join his former mentor Ten Hag at Manchester United, with the Red Devils also looking for defensive reinforcements this summer, while Bayern Munich are also reportedly interested in the star. But now it looks like Arsenal have become the favorites to take him away from the Netherlands.
Earlier this week, it was reported that Timber had set his sights on a move to Arsenal. And the Dutch outlet insisted Ajax and the Gunners would end up with a transfer fee despite Arsenal's opening offer of £30m being well below the price. requested by the Dutch club for 51.5 million pounds sterling.
Timber has been asked about his future several times this year. And in April, the defender said: "A transfer is getting closer and closer, so to speak. There is a lot of concrete interest and I have made agreements with Ajax.
"Last year Ajax asked me to stay at least one more season and extend my contract. As a club boy I did it with love and after the season we Let's review the situation. At the Dutch national team, I often talk to the boys who play football abroad. I want to take this step one day. But when it does, you will eventually hear it and it will happen in consultation with Ajax."
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