Arsenal have reportedly made a move to sign Ajax centre-back Jurrien Timber this summer, submitting a £30 million bid for the Netherlands international. However, Ajax’s sporting director Sven Mislintat is urging Timber to reject the offer and stay with the Dutch club. Mislintat, who spent 14 months as Arsenal’s head of recruitment, was appointed as Ajax’s sporting director earlier this month and views Timber as a key part of the team’s rebuild. The defender has indicated that he could be on the move this summer, but Mislintat considers him one of the leaders in the squad next season.
Heading 1: Arsenal’s bid for Jurrien Timber
Arsenal have reportedly made a move to sign Ajax centre-back Jurrien Timber this summer, submitting a £30 million bid for the Netherlands international. The Gunners are hopeful that an agreement can be reached, but face competition from Bayern Munich, while Manchester United could reignite their interest after failing to sign the Ajax defender last year.
Heading 2: Mislintat urges Timber to reject Arsenal move
Ajax’s sporting director Sven Mislintat is urging Jurrien Timber to reject a move to Arsenal this summer, according to reports in the Netherlands. Mislintat views the defender as a key part of Ajax’s rebuild and considers him one of the leaders in the squad next season. The report claims that Mislintat has already told Timber and his agent that he is viewed as a vital part of the team.
Heading 3: Timber’s potential exit causing ‘headache’ for Mislintat
According to Algemeen Dagblad, Timber’s potential exit this summer is causing a ‘headache’ for Mislintat. The sporting director was appointed earlier this month and views the defender as a key part of Ajax’s rebuild. Timber has already indicated that he could be on the move this summer, but Mislintat considers him one of the leaders in the squad next season.
Heading 4: Timber’s future uncertain
When asked if there is an update regarding his future at Ajax, Timber told Vandaag Inside earlier this month: ‘No, that’s always the case around this time of year. Unfortunately, I can’t say much about it yet. I don’t mean there’s nothing going on, but I can’t tell you anything yet.’ The defender has been linked with a move to Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and Manchester United this summer.
Heading 5: Mislintat’s background at Arsenal
Sven Mislintat spent 14 months as Arsenal’s head of recruitment before being appointed as Ajax’s sporting director earlier this month. During his time at Arsenal, Mislintat was responsible for bringing in several key players, including Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Lucas Torreira. He left the club in February 2019 after reportedly falling out with then-manager Unai Emery.
Heading 6: Timber’s potential impact at Arsenal
If Arsenal are able to secure the signing of Jurrien Timber, he could provide a much-needed boost to their defence. The Gunners struggled defensively last season, conceding 39 goals in 38 Premier League matches. Timber is a versatile defender who can play at centre-back or right-back, and has impressed for Ajax in both positions. At just 20 years old, he also has plenty of potential for further development.
Heading 7: Competition for Timber’s signature
Arsenal face competition from Bayern Munich and Manchester United for Jurrien Timber’s signature this summer. Bayern are reportedly interested in the defender as a potential replacement for David Alaba, who left the club at the end of last season. Manchester United were linked with Timber last year, but failed to sign him. The Red Devils could reignite their interest this summer as they look to strengthen their defence.