Revealed: what convinced Jurrien Timber to sign for Arsenal this summer

Arsenal are edging ever closing to finalising Jurrien Timber's transfer from Ajax to bolster the squad options ahead of the exciting 2023/24 campaign.

According to the Evening Standard, the defender, who turned down a move to Manchester United last summer, was 'impressed by Mikel Arteta's project'.

The Gunners' progress under the Spaniard convinced the 22-year-old that it was the right time for him to leave the Eredivisie and move to the Premier League.

Timber is expected to be used at right-back at the Emirates next season although he is also capable to shift to the centre of the defence if Arteta desires so.