was back in Holland on Saturday, less than 24 hours after undergoing his medical.
The defender is and is primed to become Mikel Arteta’s second major signing of the summer.
Timber rejected interest from to join the north club and Arsenal are hopeful the formalities of his move will be completed in time for him to join his new teammates in time for a pre-season tour of America.
Arsenal played a behind closed doors friendly against Watford on Saturday, before they fly to Germany for a game against Nurnberg.
Arteta’s side then face three games in USA against MLS All-Stars, Manchester United and Barcelona.
And while there is no suggestion anything has gone awry with Timber’s medical, some Arsenal fans were surprised to see the 22-year-old attending Ajax’s friendly against Den Bosch.
Arteta, meanwhile, is capable of competing with Ben White for a regular first team place.
Praising Arteta’s plan for Timber, former Ajax and Manchester United star Jaap Stam told : ‘He can play there, he has for Ajax, he’s even played as a holding midfield player, same like Martinez did at Ajax as well.
‘On the right side he can play very well, he’s been playing there in Holland as well. Again, when you’re a player with that pace and that comfortable on the ball and having the intention to go forward, clever in taking up his position as well it’s good to bring him in and play him on the right side as well.
‘I’m not surprised on the intentions of bringing him in and maybe playing him on that side is going to happen.’
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