Despite having their initial bid of £30 million rejected by Ajax, the Gunners remain determined to secure the services of the highly-rated center-back, with sporting director Edu Gaspar leading the negotiations.
According to reliable sources, Arsenal has now made a substantially improved offer, which has reportedly enticed Timber to consider a move away from Amsterdam.
Sky Sports reporter Florian Plettenberg has revealed that the two clubs have reached a verbal agreement, signaling that the deal is on the verge of completion.
The agreement is believed to involve a transfer fee between €40m-€45m (£34.4m-£38.7m), with additional bonus payments included.
The information from Germany has been corroborated by renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who confirms that Arsenal is the sole option for the 22-year-old defender.
Romano expects the London club to submit an official second proposal imminently, highlighting their determination to secure Timber’s signature.
Personal terms between the player and Arsenal have already been agreed upon, further enhancing the likelihood of a successful transfer.
Timber’s imminent arrival would see him join Kai Havertz as one of Mikel Arteta’s major acquisitions this summer.
In other news, Chelsea forward Havertz is also on the verge of completing his move to Arsenal. It is understood that he is scheduled to undergo a medical examination this weekend, with an official announcement of his arrival anticipated in the coming week.
The Gunners’ pursuit of Jurrien Timber and the imminent signing of Kai Havertz demonstrates the club’s ambition to bolster their defensive and attacking options ahead of the upcoming season.
Arsenal fans will be eagerly anticipating the confirmation of these transfers, which could potentially bolster their squad significantly and enhance their competitiveness in domestic and European competitions.
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