Arsenal are now closing in on a Ԁєɑł for Ajax defєɴԀerJurrien Timber with the Ԁєɑł set to be finalised in the next 48 hours according to ɾєρօɾτs.
Timber has been a player of interest for quite some time now andArsenal are in pole position to secure his signature.
The defєɴԀer started in all 34 Eredivisie matches last season and has been one of the most sought-after defєɴԀers in Europe.
According toFlorian Plettenberg, a Ԁєɑł for the 22-year-old is set to be concluded in the next 48 hours.
“Understand it’s almost a done Ԁєɑł,”Plettenberg confirmed onTwitter.
“Total agreement expected in the next 48 hours.Total package: €41m transfer fee and €5m possible bonus payments.”
This will come as great news to Arsenal who have been hot on the heels of Timber for quite some time now.
Timber will immediately push for a starting point in Mikel Arteta’s side and will keepWilliam Saliba andGabriel Magalhaes on their toes.
While plenty of fɑɴȿ and pundits are positive about the potential move, former Ajax defєɴԀerJaap Stam thinks that Timber should consider staying where he is.
“He really has a lot of potential but he doesn’t have to make a choice for money or a big-name [club],” Stam toldAlgemeen Dagblad. “At Ajax, he has the guarantee of playing for trophies.
“But what I would really consider if I were him is how and with him Ajax are thinking of hitting back. And if staying is an option for him, maybe he should keep himself informed.”
The 22-year-old fits the profile of player Arteta has generally gone after at Arsenal and will be a natural fit into their youthful squad.
Arsenal have already sealed a Ԁєɑł for Kai Havertz andthey continue to negotiate a Ԁєɑł for West Ham’s Declan Rice.
