Arsenal have made their move for their defensive priority target this summer. Despite links to several players, the Gunners have again returned to the Eredivisie heavyweights in search of reinforcement to the back line.
Arsenal have made an opening approximate £30 million bid for Jurrien Timber. The Dutch international is valued significantly higher by Ajax and football.london understands the Gunners will need to improve their offer considerably to land the defender even with the two years remaining on his current deal.
Arsenal made a move for Lisandro Martinez last summer but the player’s preference to remain under the coaching of Erik ten Hag saw him make the switch to Manchester United instead despite the north London side coming close to an agreement. United have been a club also keen on Timber and Arsenal would be taking something of a revenge move on their old rivals by landing the Dutchman.
