Arsenal in advanced talks with Ajax over the signing of defender Jurrien Timber; Arsenal value Folarin Balogun at £50m; interest remains in Granit Xhaka and Thomas Partey
Wednesday 28 June 2023 20:21, UK
Arsenal are in advanced talks with Ajax over the signing of defender Jurrien Timber.
Arsenal are in advanced talks with Ajax over the signing of Timber with a growing feeling the clubs are getting closer to an agreement on a price.
Personal terms on a long-term contract are not expected to be a problem with the player keen to join the north London club.
The 22-year-old Netherlands international has two years left on his contract at Ajax.
Talks have also taken place between Arsenal and the representatives of striker Folarin Balogun over his future at Emirates Stadium.
Balogun wants regular first-team football after his successful loan spell at Reims last season where he scored 21 goals in Ligue 1.
It's thought the 21-year-old wants to make a permanent move away from Arsenal.
One source has told Sky Sports News Arsenal's valuation is £50m for a player who still has two years left on his contract.
Finally, Arsenal will consider departures in midfield once there is certainty on incomings.
Bayer Leverkusen remain optimistic they can get a deal done for Granit Xhaka, while Arsenal are aware of the interest from Juventus and clubs in Saudi Arabia in Thomas Partey.
Who will be on the move this summer when the transfer window opens on June 14 and closes at 11pm on September 1 in England and midnight in Scotland?
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