Arsenal open talks with Liverpool target – Player urges Arteta to sign him

Mikel Arteta you savage, savage man. The Arsenal boss has finally got revenge for all the times his transfer plans have been hijacked, by hijacking a move that both Manchester United and Liverpool were confident about completing.

News from trusted journalist David Ornstein broke last night that the Gunners had opened talks to sign Jurrien Timber from Ajax, even opening their bidding at £30m. However, Fabrizio Romano updated the fans that Ajax will request more than £30m, so Arsenal will need to up their bidding. Still, the Gunners are being efficient in the transfer window for one and it’s nice to see.

Arsenal HIJACK Liverpool and Manchester United for Jurrien Timber

According to Football Transfers, Mikel Arteta opened these discussions to sign Timber after he learned that Manchester United and Liverpool had stepped up their interest. Savage.

What’s better for fans is that Timber is pushing to sign for Arsenal. The report claims that this only adds to Mikel Arteta’s confidence about signing him.

And make no mistake – this is NOT a panic buy. Firstly, the transfer window has only just opened, and Arsenal DO need to sign a defender who is versatile. Timber is exactly that and ageing at 22 years old, he would be the perfect signing for Arteta to compete again next season.

If anything, Timber reminds me of Joao Cancelo in the way he can flit between the centre of defence and the right flank. When you combine this with Ben White and Takehiro Tomiyasu’s similar versatility, this would gift the Gunners plenty of depth, which covers them for next season.

Do you think Arsenal will sign Jurrien Timber?

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