ARSENAL are reportedly prepared to launch a second bid for Ajax defender Jurrien Timber.
The Gunners had a £30million bid turned down earlier this week, with Ajax demanding £50m for the 22-year-old Dutchman.
Arsenal are set to submit a second bid for Timber
But according to The Daily Mail, they are now set to table a new offer.
Arsenal chiefs are said to be reluctant to match Ajax‘s asking price, but they believe a compromise can be reached in the coming days.
Mikel Arteta considers Timber a priority transfer target and he is eager to sign the defender before pre-season starts.
Personal terms have already been agreed.
Timber signed a contract extension with Ajax last summer, despite receiving interest from Manchester United.
However, he has been given the green light to leave the Johan Cruyff Arena before the 2023-24 campaign kicks off.
Arsenal are already on the verge of signing Kai Havertz from Chelsea.
A £65m agreement was struck with the Blues earlier this week, with the midfielder set to undergo an imminent medical abroad.
The Gunners are also pushing to sign Declan Rice from West Ham.
Arsenal have had two bids turned down in the past week, but they are set to submit a third offer that will be closer to the Hammers’ £100m asking price.
However, the pressure is on as Manchester City have entered the race to sign the England midfielder.
