After the completed extension of William Saliba and the strongly anticipated one of Bukayo Saka, Arsenal are tackling the contractual situation of a player who has taken on another dimension on the other side of the Channel.
Not decided to part with William Saliba despite strong interest (Real Madrid…), Arsenal have officialised the extension of the French centre-back until June 2030. Today, Mikel Arteta's Gunners are attempting to settle the future of English striker Bukayo Saka, under contract until June 2027, by proposing to him to receive the biggest salary at the club. Very active in ensuring they establish themselves for the long term alongside their key players, Arsenal also wish to retain a defender who has entered a new dimension in recent months.
Considered “one of the best in the world in his position” by journalist Graeme Bailey, Jurrien Timber will be offered a new contract by the English directors, according to information from TBR Football. Arsenal want to discuss with the Dutch right-back's representatives before the end of 2025 and intend to offer him an extension with a salary increase.
Arsenal: Jurrien Timber valued at £40m
Today, the 24-year-old player earns nearly £4.7m per season but the Londoners wish to increase the emoluments of the former Ajax Amsterdam player in an effort to bring him closer to the highest salaries in Mikel Arteta's squad. Determined to keep Jurrien Timber, Arsenal place great confidence in the Utrecht native, started six times across all competitions in eight appearances since the start of the 2025-26 season. At the Emirates Stadium, Jurrien Timber is ahead of Englishman Ben White in the hierarchy of right-backs at the London capital club.
Recruited in summer 2023 for £34.2m, the Dutch international is currently under contract until June 2028. If the urgency of the moment is perhaps not to extend him, Arsenal are making it a priority today to anticipate an offensive from some suitors in the coming months.
This article was originally published on Top Mercato.
