Arsenal are reportedly looking to conclude a deal for the Ajax defender Jurrien Timber, with a €47 million package agreed.
According to De Telegraaf, Arsenal have verbally agreed to a €47 million deal to sign Jurrien Timber. The versatile defender has been linked with a move to Arsenal for weeks now, and the Gunners will be hoping to finalise the transfer soon.
Arsenal have already signed Kai Havertz from Chelsea, and they are closing in on a deal to sign West Ham United captain Declan Rice. Arsenal have been quite active in the transfer market, and they are determined to improve their squad this summer.
They will be competing in the Champions League next season and need a deeper squad to do well across multiple competitions. The Gunners came close to winning the Premier League title last term, and they will be hoping to go all the way next season.
It is no secret that Arsenal need to improve their defensive options, and Timber should prove to be a quality long-term acquisition. The 22-year-old has proven his quality in his homeland, and he will be hoping to make his mark in England now.
Timber is versatile enough to operate as a central defender as well as a full-back. His versatility will be another bonus for Mikel Arteta and Arsenal. The 22-year-old has reportedly agreed personal terms with the Premier League club, and the two clubs will need to finalise the paperwork before the transfer can be completed.
A move to the Premier League would be an exciting next step in the career of the young defender, and he will look to continue his development with regular football at the London club. Mikel Arteta has done well to nurture the talented young players at Arsenal, and he could help the Ajax defender continue his development and fulfil his potential.
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The 22-year-old has the ability to make an immediate impact on English football, and it remains to be seen whether he can hold down a regular starting spot at Arsenal. The defender certainly has the potential to justify the €47 million transfer and he could prove to be a bargain in the coming seasons.
