An imminent addition to Premier League giants Arsenal’s first-team setup has, on Friday, moved a significant step closer to being unveiled as the latest member of Mikel Arteta’s squad.
The player in question? Jurrien Timber.
The name of defender Timber has of course taken its place front and centre in the headlines on the red half of north London over the course of the week to date.
This comes after word was forthcoming that prolonged negotiations between the respective boards at Arsenal and Dutch heavyweights Ajax had finally borne fruit.
The former, it is understood, have agreed to fork over a sum with the potential to rise to €45 million to bring Timber to The Emirates.
🚨 Arsenal have now reached full agreement with Ajax to sign Jurrien Timber. Negotiations completed on fee of €40m + €5m in largely realistic bonuses. 22yo defender granted permission to undergo medical & finalise personal terms @TheAthleticFC #AFC #Ajax https://t.co/naU6G9Yj0r
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) July 5, 2023
The 22-year-old, in turn, flew into England’s capital on Thursday, with a view to putting pen to paper on terms with his new club.
As confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Timber, a short time ago, successfully completed his Arsenal medical.
An official announcement regarding his Gunners switch, as a result, could be forthcoming as early as this weekend.
Jurrien Timber has just successfully completed his medical tests as new Arsenal player. 🔴⚪️✔️
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 7, 2023
In further positive news amid what has proven a stellar opening to the transfer window for all associated with Arsenal, Declan Rice, too, is currently in the process of undertaking his medical tests in north London, ahead of sealing a record-breaking switch from West Ham United.
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