Arsenal target Jurrien Timber already has "agreement" in place: report

Arsenal target Jurrien Timber of Ajax during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Ajax v Fortuna Sittard at the Johan Cruijff Arena on April 9, 2023 in Amsterdam Netherlands
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Arsenal and Jurrien Timber have "an agreement on a multi-year commitment", according to reports in the Netherlands.

The Athletic's David Ornstein broke the news that a £30 million bid for Ajax defender Timber had been launched by the Gunners, with the hope that a compromise could be reached. With two years left on Timber's contract, the Amsterdammers are in a position where a sale feels likely this summer. 

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Mark White
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Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.