Arsenal have emerged as surprise suitors for Ajax defender Jurrien Timber, presumably much to the dismay of those at the top of the Manchester United hierarchy.
For the majority of the summer transfer window last year, Timber was touted with a move to Old Trafford. Boss Erik ten Hag had just made the switch from Ajax to United himself and speculation suggested that the pair would reunite sooner rather than later.
Ten Hag is a keen admirer of the 22-year-old and has previously waxed lyrical over Timber, making little attempt to hide his desire to bring the young Netherlands international to the Premier League. His comments from 2022 make for particularly interesting reading now the Gunners have entered the race for the defender's signature.
