Arsenal launch £30m opening offer for Ajax defender Jurrien Timber

Jurrien Timber has also been linked to Man Utd and Liverpool this summer (Picture: Getty) Arsenal have launched a £30m opening offer to sign Ajax defender Jurrien Timber, according to reports. The Dutch club want £50m to part ways with the 22-year-old, but there is ‘optimism that a compromise can be reached’, report The Athletic. Timber, who can operate as a centre-back or right-back, came through the Ajax academy and has 15 international caps for the Netherlands. He has made a total of 121 appearances for Ajax since making his debut and has attracted interest from Manchester United and Liverpool. Arsenal and United are also locked in a battle to sign Declan Rice from West Ham this summer – with the Gunners thought to be the front-runners to bring him in. Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta’s side have reportedly joined Liverpool in the race to sign £50m Southampton star Romeo Lavia. It will be a busy summer transfer window for Arsenal, who are on the verge of bringing in Kai Havertz from Chelsea. More: Trending Man City submit £77m bid to sign key target after failed Chelsea move Chelsea star decides to stay this summer after getting Mauricio Pochettino backing Man City issue demand to Declan Rice after Arsenal's failed offers Arteta is keen to strengthen his side as his team return to the Champions League following their second-placed Premier League finish in 2022-23. Arsenal looked on course to register their first top-flight trophy in 19 years before a late collapse saw them lose out to champions Manchester City. Pep Guardiola’s side ended up completing a treble – winning the Champions League and FA Cup as well as their Premier League triumph – and Arsenal now want to sign Ilkay Gundogan. Arsenal give midfielder permission to explore Saudi Arabia transfer Mikel Arteta tells Kai Havertz he can play in five different positions for Arsenal
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