Jurrien Timber believes he has a verbal agreement with Ajax that will allow him to join Arsenal. The Dutch defender turned his back on a move to Manchester United last summer on the understanding that the Amsterdam club would allow him a dream move to the Premier League this year.
Jurrien Timber and Arsenal both excited over the move
The Gunners are set to increase their initial £30 million offer this week. This is after German giants Bayern Munich registered their interest with Ajax. The Dutch club value Timber at £52 million. but the player has set his heart on moving to the Emirates.
He is flattered by Bayern’s overtures but has seen former Ajax team-mates Ryan Gravenberch, Daley Blind and Noussair Mazraoui. They all struggle to make an impact after joining the Bundesliga champions over the course of the last 12 months.
If Bayern come up with a significantly bigger offer than Gunners then Timber will have a tough decision to make. Despite Ajax’s promises, the Dutch club do not want to lose a player they believe can be at the heart of their own rebuild.
Mikel Arteta wants a versatile defender who is good on the ball and can start out at right back then fill in in midfield just as Oleksandr Zinchenko does on the opposite flank.
