Ajax starlet Jurrien Timber has been heavily linked with a move to Arsenal in recent days as the summer transfer window begins to heat up.
Earlier this week, seemingly out of the blue, it emerged that Timber was being targeted by Mikel Arteta's side as the Spaniard looks to strengthen his defensive options. The Gunners saw a £30million bid for the Dutch international turned down by Ajax and football.london understands that this number will need to be upped significantly if they are to prise the 22-year-old away from the Johan Cruyff Arena this summer.
Timber has established himself as one of the best defenders in the Eredivisie in recent seasons and his versatility is a huge plus for Arteta. The talented youngster is more than capable of operating as a right-sided centre-back, as well as a right-back, offering the Spaniard plenty of tactical flexibility if a move is completed.
