Arsenal in advanced talks with Ajax over the signing of defender Jurrien Timber; Kai Havertz’s move from Chelsea to Arsenal is close to completion with a formal announcement expected this week; Arsenal still pushing to sign West Ham captain Declan Rice and remain in talks with the Irons
Arsenal are in advanced talks with Ajax over the signing of defender Jurrien Timber, while Kai Havertz’s move from Chelsea to the Gunners is close to completion.
Arsenal in advanced Timber talks
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.
Havertz set to complete £65m Arsenal move
Meanwhile, Havertz’s move from Chelsea to Arsenal is close to completion with a formal announcement expected this week and it could even be made in the next 24 hours.
It is understood the Gunners will pay Chelsea £65m for the 24-year-old Germany international with Sky in Germany reporting that he has signed a five-year deal at Emirates Stadium.
Chelsea are understood to be satisfied with the deal as Havertz had made it clear he wanted to leave Stamford Bridge.
It spells the end of a three-year stint at Chelsea for Havertz, who secured his place in the club’s history by scoring the goal that won them a second Champions League crown in 2021.
Chelsea signed Havertz from Bayer Leverkusen in 2020 for £75m but were looking to recoup a substantial portion of what they paid after an indifferent campaign at Stamford Bridge. READ MORE
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