Arsenal’s move in Jurrien Timber was reportedly sparked by Liverpool’s interest in the defender, with the Gunners making a £30m offer for the Ajax star.
FootballTransfers claim that Mikel Arteta’s side opted to hijack the 22-year-old’s potential move to the Premier League after it was discovered by Arsenal that Liverpool and Manchester United were both strongly interested in signing Timber this summer
Timber is reportedly open on a move to Arsenal as Arteta looks to add quality defensive depth to his centre-back and right-back options. And although Liverpool have been linked with the Dutchman for some time, the ship might have now sailed on their chance to sign the Ajax talent.
Indeed, Timber seems primed for a Premier League move and now looks eager to jump at the first opportunity he can get to make a transfer to England. And with Arsenal making an opening bid, Liverpool could be stuffed in their own hopes of landing the Netherlands international.
