Arsenal are reportedly preparing a second bid for Ajax defender Jurrien Timber. This is also after the defender agreed personal terms with the Gunners.
Hence, the Gunners are now confident of winning the race for his signature. Bayern Munich continue to keep a close eye on his situation.
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According to multiple reports, Arsenal are preparing a second bid for Jurrien Timber. This is also after the defender agreed personal terms with the Gunners. Hence, it is clear that the Gunners have received green light from the player’s side. Ajax are also ready to sell Timber for the right price. However, they rejected the Gunners first bid of 30 million.
Arsenal are now likely likely to bid in the region of 40 million. Whereas, Ajax are expecting a fee of 50 million. However, a 40 million bid will certainly lure Ajax to sell the player. However, the Gunners will have to be quick to seal the deal for the Dutch defender. This is because Bundesliga and European giants Bayern Munich are also monitoring his situation.
BAYERN MUNICH ARE ALSO IN THE RACE FOR HIS SIGNATURE
According to reports, Bayern Munich have joined Arsenal in the race for Jurrien Timber. However, the Gunners lead the race for his signature. This is also because Timber prefers a move to the Premier League giants. Timber has also made it clear in a number of interviews that he will only leave Ajax for the elite European clubs.
Hence, it looks like Arsenal are certainly in his list. The Gunners are also progressing in talks to sell midfielder Thomas Partey to one of the Saudi Arabia clubs. Saudi clubs are also offering Thomas Partey 100 million per year. Whereas, they are also willing to pay the 40 million transfer fee to the Gunners. Hence, it only looks like the Gunners will make sure to get the fee in less instalments.
Arsenal will hope to use the money from sale of Thomas Partey to sign Declan Rice and Romeo Lavia. However, the Declan Rice situation is getting more and more difficult for the Gunners. Manchester City now lead the race for his signature. They are willing to pay a higher fee in less instalments than Gunners.
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