Arsenal are keen to sign Ajax starlet Jurrien Timber during the summer transfer window as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his defensive options
Arsenal are looking to sign Ajax defender Jurrien Timber in the summer transfer window.
Earlier this week, it emerged that the Gunners had been unsuccessful in their opening offer, worth £30million, for the Dutch international. football.london understands that this sum would need to be significantly increased Ajax are to part ways with the 22-year-old this summer.
Now, some old quotes from the versatile defender have emerged where he admitted that joining team like Manchester City would be more attractive than the likes of Barcelona because of trophies. Speaking in March 2022, via HITC, he said “I like playing for trophies, that’s why I will choose Manchester City instead of Barcelona today.
“I plan to stay here for a while. But if Manchester City call me, what should I do?”
Of course, this was before the Gunners' approach for him and City haven't since been linked with a move but these comments could worry Arsenal supporters considering the two Premier League giants are currently locked in a battle to sign West Ham United captain Declan Rice.
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