Arsenal shut in on Timber as Havertz kicks off £200m spending spree
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rsenal are more and more assured of signing Ajax defender Jurrien Timber, as they put together to kickstart a £200million spending spree with the signing of Kai Havertz from Chelsea.
Havertz underwent a medical in Spain over the weekend and Arsenal had been on Monday finalising a £65m transfer that could possibly be accomplished within the subsequent 24 hours.
Arsenal are additionally in superior talks over a deal for Timber. They are making ready an improved supply for the 22-year-old after having a £30m bid rejected final week.
Ajax need £50m for Timber however Arsenal are assured a compromise nearer to £40m will be reached.
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Sources in Holland declare Timber has verbally agreed a five-year contract to affix Arsenal.
Timber has attracted curiosity from golf equipment round Europe, together with Bayern Munich, however has made it clear he needs to maneuver to Arsenal and play below Mikel Arteta.
Ajax are respectful of his needs and are ready to let him go away, after he stayed final summer time amid robust curiosity from Manchester United.
As properly as Havertz and Timber, Arsenal wish to signal West Ham captain Declan Rice.
The Gunners had their newest supply for the midfielder, value a club-record £90m, rejected final week.
Manchester City have additionally expressed an curiosity in Rice however the 24-year-old has indicated he needs to affix Arsenal.