Liverpool star heaps praise on serious Arsenal target
Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk has heaped praise on Ajax defender Jurrien Timber, declaring that the 21-year-old is even better than he was at the same age. Van Dijk’s comments came last year prior to the World Cup after his countryman made a strong case for a starting spot.
Speaking to reporters, Van Dijk spoke highly of Timber’s talent and development, stating, “I wasn’t nearly as far along as he is now. I have nothing but praise for him. He is a great player and a true professional. He has so much potential.”
The Liverpool center-back went on to express his hopes for Timber’s future, saying, “Hopefully he can develop further. Then he will be all right, I think.”
£43.5 million for Jurrien Timber can't be real, is it!?
The guy just turned 22, is as mature as a 30 year old veteran, can't be pressed, and can play as a centre back, traditional right back or inverted fullback to a special, special standard.
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Van Dijk’s endorsement of Timber’s abilities adds weight to the growing recognition of the Ajax prodigy. Despite Manchester United’s reported failure to secure his signature in the last summer transfer window, Timber’s performances have garnered attention from top clubs.
With his immense potential and impressive skills, it appears that the young defender’s future is indeed promising.
The Gunners are about to sign the Dutch international for just £36m plus £4m in add-ons, and no one can raise eyebrows on that due to the defender’s talent.
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Timber won’t turn 23 until next year which further states how much he can improve at the Emirates Stadium under the guidance of Mikel Arteta.
The center-back, who is equally adept at playing left back and defensive midfielder, has appeared 121 times for his current employers Ajax, while also making 15 appearances for his national side Netherlands.
There is already a lot of excitement regarding Timber among the Arsenal fan base. The young man would have some pressure to perform well, but not any doubts certainly!
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Looks a real player – really interested to see how he will fit until the squad, assuming he is signed. His primary position is apparently CB, but can play RB and he looks like he’d fit in really well there for us. Wonder if he will be competition for saliba or white, or even Gabriel or zinchenko. I imagine he’d be serious competition for any of them.
With the new signings, I’m really struggling to think what our first 11 will look like because I can’t fit all of the players I’d want in the same team – starting to look like we will have real depth in our squad next season, which is great! The challenge then will be keeping everyone happy by rotating, but without letting standards drop.
Thought this one a strange signing as he’s a natural RB who can slot into the CB position,with white there after his fantastic season and Tomi also I thought funds could have been better spent somewhere else ,unless white will be used as a CB ,whichhe didn’t excel in the season before .
He seems to play CB overwhelmingly, and rather can slot in at RB – I think he’s very similar to white in what he offers positionally.
I agree it’s strange to sign another with a similar profile