Arsenal will sign Dutch international Jurrien Timber from Ajax in a deal worth £38.5million – after Erik ten Hag failed in his attempt to be reunited with the player at Manchester United.
Defender Timber had been a primary transfer target for United boss Ten Hag – who coached him at Ajax – last summer prior to the 21-year-old’s decision to remain in Amsterdam for a further year.
Timber has also been linked with a move to Liverpool this year with his girlfriend reported to be “house hunting” in Merseyside. The Reds are hopeful of making major renovations to their squad this summer after a disappointing season in which they finished outside the top four.
