Rob Holding's future at Arsenal remains uncertain, according to The Express.
Holding is said to be in talks with Turkish side Besiktas over a potential loan deal during the summer transfer window as Mikel Arteta continues to freshen his squad ahead of the 2023/24 campaign. The north London outfit are claimed to have received an offer for the experienced defender, who is now discussing a move away from the club.
The 27-year-old is currently behind William Saliba and Ben White in Arteta's pecking order at right-centre-back, with a potential move for Jurrien Timber only making the former Bolton man's changes of game time even slimmer next term. football.london understands that the Gunners had an opening offer of £30million for Timber turned down by Ajax last week.
The Dutch international has been identified as the perfect versatile option for Arteta's defence, more than capable of operating as a makeshift inverted right-back, as well as in central defence. As per transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, a second bid has since gone in, with personal terms already agreed.
Writing on Twitter, Romano said: "EXCL: Arsenal have submitted a second official proposal to Ajax in order to get Jurrien Timber deal done this week. #AFC Talks advancing between clubs after £30m opening bid rejected.
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"Personal terms agreed last week on five-year contract."
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