Arsenal have made their move for Jurrien Timber, but are also interested in the defender and are likely to put in a bid as well.
The 22-year-old has attracted a lot of attention thanks to his performances for Ajax, winning 15 Netherlands caps since his international debut in 2021.
were interested in signing him last summer but a move didn’t come to fruition, although his time with the Amsterdam club appears to be coming to an end now.
, but that does not mean that they will get their man.
report that Bayern Munich are also very big fans of the Dutchman and a rival bid is likely to come in from the German giants.
Ajax reportedly want closer to £50m than £30m for Timber, so Bayern will have the chance to contend with Arsenal as their first bid is very unlikely to be accepted.
Arsenal are desperate to get their transfer targets as cheaply as possible as they are looking to make a number of big signings this summer and will be spending a lot of money.
Declan Rice is expected to arrive from West Ham and Kai Havertz from Chelsea, deals which will cost at least £150m in total.
The Gunners are also interested in Southampton’s Romeo Lavia who could cost up to £50m himself, so if they can get hold of Timber as well then it will be an enormous summer outlay of well over £200m.
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