Bayern enquired about Arsenal star in November, with agent delivering an instant response

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Bayern Munich reportedly made a move for one of Mikel Arteta’s regular starters following Arsenal’s win over the German side.

The Gunners maintained their perfect Champions League record with a 3-1 victory over Bayern at the Emirates in late November.

While Rice drew plenty of attention, he was not the only player to catch Bayern’s eye.

Reports suggest the club also reached out to Jurrien Timber after being impressed by his performance.

Jurrien Timber draws interest from Bayern Munich

Timber has been turning heads this season, proving to be a vital piece in Arteta’s set-up.

Since returning from an ACL injury, he has established himself as one of the best full-backs in the world, a sentiment seemingly echoed by Bayern Munich.

Bayern Space, who had already highlighted the club’s admiration for Rice, reported that the German giants made contact with Timber’s representatives following the defeat to Arsenal.

The approach did not get far. The Bayern insider claims the team were immediately shut down when they raised the idea of a summer move.

The Dutchman’s camp reportedly gave a reply that was seen as ‘immediate, firm and delivered with clarity’.

Andrea Berta is already working on securing Timber’s future at Arsenal, and according to Bayern Space, there are no plans for him to leave the club.

Contract discussions are described as ‘underway and progressing smoothly,’ with the defender having no interest in any potential pay rise elsewhere.

It all points to how strong Arsenal’s pull has become within European football circles. Top talent now wants to stay and build something lasting under Arteta.

Jurrien Timber’s value keeps growing

With Arteta’s project in full swing, there was never any real chance of Arsenal letting go of one of their most important players, no matter the offer.

Even if circumstances were different, selling Timber now would be a mistake, as his market value continues to climb.

According to Transfermarkt, Timber’s value was set at €38m when he returned from his ACL injury.

Now, that figure has risen to €60m, and given how quickly the market moves, it would not be surprising if that number doubled soon enough.

This is not just good news for Timber; it signals an exciting future for Arsenal as well. They have built a squad packed with talent and high potential market value across the board.