As widely reported, Arsenal appear to be closing in on a deal for Ajax defender Jurrien Timber.
The deal is likely to be worth a total of around £41m; a fee which has been discussed between Ajax and Arsenal.
But why is Mikel Arteta so adamant that Timber is the right signing for Arsenal, and how can he help Arsenal reach the next level and develop further? We’ve analysed and reviewed the numbers and data behind Timber and will try to help you understand why Arteta wants the Netherlands international lining up at Emirates Stadium next season.
