Arsenal are understood to be among the many golf equipment maintaining a tally of Jurrien Timber’s twin brother Quentin, at the moment on the books at Feyenoord.
As first reported in my unique right here for the Every day Briefing, the 24-year-old Dutchman is nearing the top of his contract at Feyenoord, with Borussia Dortmund main the race for his signature.
Nonetheless, my sources inform me that the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United and West Ham is also three golf equipment within the combine for Timber’s signature subsequent summer season.
Apparently, Dortmund may even speed up issues with a transfer in January in case Feyenoord attempt to money in on Timber to keep away from dropping him on a free switch.
Quinten Timber has lengthy been on Arsenal’s radar
This maybe received’t be too shocking, however Timber has been on Arsenal’s radar for a while, in all probability since they signed his brother.
Jurrien has confirmed an enormous hit on the Emirates Stadium, so it might be that it will be definitely worth the Gunners wanting into bringing in Quinten as effectively.
The problem, nevertheless, is that Dortmund’s curiosity appears to be stronger, and there’s not an apparent want for him in Mikel Arteta’s present squad.
Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi are the clear first selection pairing within the Arsenal midfield, whereas Christian Norgaard is a dependable backup.
Timber in all probability wouldn’t play usually at AFC, so BVB might make extra sense for him if he desires to get common minutes.
Arsenal might have extra thrilling plans in midfield…
In accordance with Fichajes, Arsenal may need much more thrilling plans in midfield as they’re linked with a robust curiosity in Nottingham Forest star Elliot Anderson.
The north London giants clearly have greater ambitions than Timber, even when he’s somebody they’re maintaining a tally of.
Anderson will possible have quite a few different main suitors, with Fichajes mentioning each Manchester United and Chelsea, so it might be value protecting somebody like Timber in thoughts as an inexpensive various.
