ALL Transfer talk - merged thread

[gooner265]

SSN Jurien Timber signed

Was waiting for that news to fall

Only posted it to beat MC for taking the piss out of cricket

Sounds like a very good signing though

Sounds like another leader as well , just what we need.

[mcdowell42]

SSN Jurien Timber signed

Was waiting for that news to fall

Only posted it to beat MC for taking the piss out of cricket

Sounds like a very good signing though

Sounds like another leader as well , just what we need.

Thanks but what about Timber

[gooner265]

SSN Jurien Timber signed

Was waiting for that news to fall

Only posted it to beat MC for taking the piss out of cricket

Sounds like a very good signing though

Sounds like another leader as well , just what we need.

Thanks but what about Timber

[OneBardGooner]

SSN Jurien Timber signed

Saucey BBC:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66017042

Arsenal have completed the signing of Netherlands defender Jurrien Timber from Ajax for £34m.

Timber's fee could rise to £38.5m and the 22-year-old joins on a long-term deal.

He will further bolster Arsenal's defence after centre-back William Saliba agreed a new four-year contract.

"We're really excited Jurrien has joined us. He is a versatile young defender," said Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta.

Why Netherlands defender Timber should excite Arsenal fans
"Jurrien is a young player, but has already achieved so much. He has experienced what it's like to go to a major international tournament on more than one occasion, as well as the trophies he has won with Ajax. We look forward to welcoming and integrating Jurrien into the squad."

The versatile Dutch defender, who can play in the centre of defence or at right-back, had been linked with Manchester United, while Bayern Munich were also known to be interested.

Timber has 15 caps for the Netherlands, including four at the Qatar World Cup, where he helped Louis van Gaal's side reach the quarter-finals.

He will add strength to the spine of an Arsenal team that finished runners-up to Manchester City in a closely fought Premier League title race last season and qualified for the Champions League after a six-year absence.

His signing follows that of 24-year-old Germany forward Kai Havertz from Chelsea, with West Ham midfielder Declan Rice also close to completing a club-record £105m move to the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal have also agreed new contracts with Bukayo Saka, 21, and Reiss Nelson, 23, while experienced Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka, 30, joined German side Bayer Leverkusen for 25m euros (£21.4m).

Timber made 47 appearances in all competitions for Ajax last season, including all six of their games in the Champions League group stage, and helped the Amsterdam side to win the Eredivisie title in 2021 and 2022.

Arsenal sporting director Edu said: "We are very happy to bring Jurrien to Arsenal. He is a player that we have admired for a long time, so it's a credit to everyone in our team that made this happen."

"Jurrien is a young, talented international player, who fits our vision of competing with a young strong squad. I know Jurrien cannot wait to get started and we're really hoping that he will be a great success here for many years."

[Rian1]

More on the potential departure of Thomas Party, Al-Hilal will push hard soon

Understand Moises Caicedo, FDJ and Camavinga are top targets to replace if Arsenal sanction a Partey move

Arsenal will only sell Partey for the right fee, so they can secure a top replacement

25m isn't too shabby but 40 would be decent. Fabinho warrants that off of a shite season so why not us.

FJD would be the dream replacement. Camavinga is out of the question, as is Tchouameni most likely. I don't want Caicedo if his heart is set on Chelsea; don't need half hearted players taking half a year to make a decision on where to go

[OneBardGooner]

I hope he can Pull Up Trees as well as Chop Them Down!

[Retro Gunner]

More on the potential departure of Thomas Party, Al-Hilal will push hard soon

Understand Moises Caicedo, FDJ and Camavinga are top targets to replace if Arsenal sanction a Partey move

Arsenal will only sell Partey for the right fee, so they can secure a top replacement

25m isn't too shabby but 40 would be decent. Fabinho warrants that off of a shite season so why not us.

FJD would be the dream replacement. Camavinga is out of the question, as is Tchouameni most likely. I don't want Caicedo if his heart is set on Chelsea; don't need half hearted players taking half a year to make a decision on where to go

Who is FDJ? Frenkie de Jong?

I'd very happily take Caicedo. Haven't seen much of him, but like what I've seen and have a gut feeling that he will be the real deal. I'd have gone for him over Rice, but both would be great business. Can't see it happening.

[augie]

More on the potential departure of Thomas Party, Al-Hilal will push hard soon

Understand Moises Caicedo, FDJ and Camavinga are top targets to replace if Arsenal sanction a Partey move

Arsenal will only sell Partey for the right fee, so they can secure a top replacement

25m isn't too shabby but 40 would be decent. Fabinho warrants that off of a shite season so why not us.

FJD would be the dream replacement. Camavinga is out of the question, as is Tchouameni most likely. I don't want Caicedo if his heart is set on Chelsea; don't need half hearted players taking half a year to make a decision on where to go

Why are they out of the question ?? Madrid want mbappe, psg have made it clear that they will not allow him to run down his contract and will be selling him in this transfer window, so it is looking likely that madrid will have to generate funds if they want to be sure of getting him - imo psg will sell him cheaper to a real madrid rival just to piss madrid and mbappe off, so they will have to buy him I think

[gooner265]

More on the potential departure of Thomas Party, Al-Hilal will push hard soon

Understand Moises Caicedo, FDJ and Camavinga are top targets to replace if Arsenal sanction a Partey move

Arsenal will only sell Partey for the right fee, so they can secure a top replacement

25m isn't too shabby but 40 would be decent. Fabinho warrants that off of a shite season so why not us.

FJD would be the dream replacement. Camavinga is out of the question, as is Tchouameni most likely. I don't want Caicedo if his heart is set on Chelsea; don't need half hearted players taking half a year to make a decision on where to go

Why are they out of the question ?? Madrid want mbappe, psg have made it clear that they will not allow him to run down his contract and will be selling him in this transfer window, so it is looking likely that madrid will have to generate funds if they want to be sure of getting him - imo psg will sell him cheaper to a real madrid rival just to piss madrid and mbappe off, so they will have to buy him I think

If we get a decent fee for Partey definitely should go for Tchouameni ,no way will they sell Camavinga imo.

[mcdowell42]

Lock it down Luke ,nothing to see here,only outgoings from now on

[rodders999]

It’s taken so long to get this deal done that I’ve gone from being a massive Rice sceptic to a fully fledged paid up member of the Rice ultras.

Roddaz is on board baby

[OneBardGooner]

It’s taken so long to get this deal done that I’ve gone from being a massive Rice sceptic to a fully fledged paid up member of the Rice ultras.

Roddaz is on board baby

Welcome to the Dark Side Roddaz!

[augie]

Lock it down Luke ,nothing to see here,only outgoings from now on

I would agree that it does look that way - not enough goals in this team imo

[mcdowell42]

Lock it down Luke ,nothing to see here,only outgoings from now on

I would agree that it does look that way - not enough goals in this team imo

We scored 88 league goals last Yr, only city scored more 94

[augie]

Lock it down Luke ,nothing to see here,only outgoings from now on

I would agree that it does look that way - not enough goals in this team imo

We scored 88 league goals last Yr, only city scored more 94

And last year was a freak year when all the so called top teams had by their standards a very poor season - we are too reliant on our wingers imo cos we dont have a top quality goal scoring number 9