Arsenal are confident of tying Jurrien Timber down to a contract extension because the player himself is keen to sign on, according to a report.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Arsenal are confident of getting a new deal done for Jurrien Timber, as they player is keen on signing a longer-term contract.
Negotiations remain ongoing over the player’s salary, with the Gunners keen to reward the defender’s performances. But it looks as though everyone is on the same page when it comes to the end goal of those talks.
Sami Mokbel reported for the BBC last week that Arsenal had opened talks over Timber’s contract, with the right-back’s current deal set to expire in 2028.
Mokbel added that talks were at an early stage, but that all parties were hopeful of a positive resolution.
After signing for Arsenal in 2023, Timber had a less than ideal start to life with his new club due to suffering a serious ACL injury.
The defender spent most of the 2023/24 campaign out injured, but he’s made himself a regular starter since then. He’s now Mikel Arteta’s first choice, despite having a strong competitor for his position in Ben White.
Arsenal will want to get a new deal sorted as soon as possible, so Timber can fully focus on his football.