The Netherlands defender is set to arrive at the Emirates Stadium soon, with personal terms already agreed with the Ajax academy product
Arsenal’s summer has got off to a busy start. After missing out on the Premier League title to Manchester City last season, it was quickly identified that the first-team squad needed more depth if the Gunners were ever going to return to the summit of English football.
The headlines have largely been dominated by the club’s pursuit of Declan Rice and Kai Havertz in recent weeks. However, quietly in the background, Arsenal are working hard to hammer out a deal to sign Jurrien Timber from Ajax.
There was a breakthrough recently when the Dutchman agreed personal terms with Mikel Arteta’s side. All that’s left now is for the two clubs to hammer out a transfer fee – and there’s optimism from both parties that this can be achieved.
The only question is, once he’s through the door, how Timber will be slotted into the Arsenal backline. There are a number of different options, which GOAL takes a look at below…
