Arsenal are targeting a move for Ajax starlet Jurrien Timber as Mikel Arteta continues to bolster his squad ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.
The Gunners had a £30million bid for Timber rebuffed by Ajax and football.london understands that they will have to up this number significantly if the Dutch giants are to part ways with the 22-year-old this summer. If the north London outfit are able to sign the versatile defender, they will be getting a player with bundles of potential if Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk is to be believed.
“I wasn’t nearly as far along as he is now [at the same age],” Van Dijk said when asked about his fellow Dutch international last year. “I have nothing but praise for him.
