While Jurrien Timber may not be as well-known to Arsenal fans compared to the likes of Declan Rice and Kai Havertz, the Gunners’ pursuit of the Dutch defender suggests they see his potential and value.
Timber has showcased his abilities during his time at Ajax, both in domestic competitions and in European competitions.
Moving to a new league always carries a certain level of risk, as players need to adapt to the demands and style of play. However, journalist Graeme Bailey holds a different perspective and believes that Timber has the potential to outperform Arsenal’s other two signings.
While opinions may differ, it highlights the optimism and belief that Arsenal has in Timber’s abilities and the impact he can make at the club.
Bailey said on the Talking Transfers podcast:
“Jurrien Timber is done. Agreed. 47 million Euros is the total package. The deal is worth £120k-a-week, we understand, roughly. So it’s not a big deal in Premier League terms.
“Fantastic piece of business, Timber. Timber, out of the three [Rice and Havertz]. He could end up being the best of the three. Easily. In terms of value for money he is already way ahead of the other two. I love Timber. I think he’s great. I think he’s one Liverpool and United will massively regret not doing.”
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He can play right back too so a great option in view of Tomiyasu fitness issues
We are buying him as a RB.
I think you are right Reggie which makes me wonder if Tomi will move on when he recovers from injury given that Ben White has shown that he is also proficient at right back.
There is no need to move Tomiyasu on, there is the Champions League to compete for this season and that means more games which need quality subs on the bench and a lot of different game plans and formations. White will either alternate with Saliba on that RCB position, while Timber alternates with Tomiyasu. Timber can also play RCB therefore can alternate with Saliba, but I guess he has been brought in for that inverted full back role that I believe will suit him pretty well. Tomi can also play LB so in the case of injuries he might be backup to Zinc or Tierney if either one of them is injured. Depth#
Note that Tomi also fit in at LB. It’s time for Cedric to leave. Cedric was bought under shady circumstance by Sanhelli and Edu made possible by friend Kia.
I think he’d be a great addition.. Already preparing the chant for him…
Go knock him down.. We’re cheering TIMBERRRR!!
We are grad we have him in our club with him and young Saliba with the rest of the players premier league 2023 /2024 here we come
Tomiyasu can play RB, LB and CB, no way is he leaving.
Timber seems to be a great signing by the look of it. He is young, talented and has a high potential and ceiling. We also need quality depth for rotation and I only hope Saliba signs a new contract so that our defence is taken care of for the next 3-4 years. Attack brings goals but a good defence wins titles.
A keep referring back to how Ten Hogs was left stunned when the youngster refuses to leave and join Man United.
Can understand Ten Hog frustrations, having promoted the youngster to the first team and continued to coaches him until he left.
But that’s a big call by the writer and I can see where the Author is coming from, giving the gaffer obsession with inverted full backs, Timber will be afforded ample game time, if he should have the same impact as Zinchenko does on the left last season, that could be massive for Arsenal, the gaffer could actually look like a genius again.
We constantly read the views of pundits and sometimes of journos but FEW of them are EVER what you could call mainstream, or top level.
Mostly, they are way down the level you would need in order to respect their views.
. Id like JA to give us a brief outline of their football qualifIcations, such as this Graeme Bailey, whom I have not heard about.
Otherwise, you might just as well ask any of us or even Doris Higginbotham from 22, Acacia Avenue, Barnsley, if she’s not busy knitting right now!
A journalist with many years experience, Graeme worked for Sky Sports for several years before branching out as a freelancer. He also works as the Transfer Correspondent for 90min and can also be found on Anfield Watch, Planet Sport and Sirius XM FC.
I admit we haven’t asked Doris yet, but we have asked Dan Smith, Konstantin and many other Arsenal “Knitters”, like your good self”!