Arsenal are working on a deal to sign Ajax defender Jurrien Timber but may face competition from Bayern Munich for his signature, sources have told ESPN.
The north London club have made an opening offer in the region of £30 million ($38.3m) but that bid is expected to be rejected as Ajax value the 22-year-old closer to £50m ($63.9m).
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Arsenal are optimistic of securing a deal for Timber but Bayern are tracking the situation and it remains to be seen whether they will enter the running with a formal offer.
Mikel Arteta wants to strengthen his centre-back options after the team struggled last season following a back injury to William Saliba.
