Fabrizio Romano has reported on Twitter that Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal have made another bid for Ajax star Jurrien Timber.
The Italian journalist has claimed that Arsenal have made a second official bid to Ajax to sign Jurrien Timber in the summer transfer window.
The Gunners are trying to get a deal for the defender done this week.
Romano has added that talks between Arsenal and Ajax over Timber are advancing.
The 22-year-old Netherlands international, who can operate as a centre-back or right-back, has already personal terms with Ajax, according to Romano.
Arsenal make second bid for Ajax defender Jurrien Timber
Exciting update for Arsenal fans
In our view, that Arsenal have made a second bid for Ajax defender Jurrien Timber is very encouraging and exciting for the Emirates Stadium faithful.
It indicates that the Gunners are really determined to bring the defender to the club in the summer transfer window.
And the North London outfit want to get a deal done now.
It will be interesting to see what Ajax now do about the second offer from Arsenal.
If Timber is really keen on a move to Arsenal and has agreed personal terms with the North London club, then it is hard to see Ajax stop him from leaving.
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