According to Sports Boom, Arsenal intends to give one player a huge new deal this summer in order to stave off Real Madrid’s intense interest. Over the past 12 months, the Gunners have made significant progress in securing new long-term contracts for their best players. Gabriel Magalhaes, William Saliba, Bukayo Saka, Ethan Nwaneri, Myles Lewis-Skelly, and Max Dowman have all signed extensions to remain at the Emirates Stadium.
However, as the team strives to win their first Premier League championship since 2004, they are also witnessing interest from other European teams in players who are seen to be essential to Mikel Arteta, and they are now trying to hang onto one of them above all else. Jurrien Timber of Arsenal is reportedly a major target for Real Madrid as they search the market for a replacement for departing captain Dani Carvajal.
The club is reportedly ready to make an enormous offer to get him to the Bernabeu this summer because of his versatility to play midfield and across the back four, which is considered a significant advantage.
Arsenal face €100m Jurrien Timber attracts Real Madrid’s interest
Timber has shown to be an important member of Arsenal’s team, and Real Madrid thinks he has a high profile. The Dutch defender might be an excellent addition to Real Madrid since he can play on either wing. But Arsenal won’t start talks because they see him as an “untouchable” asset. Real Madrid will have a hard time closing the transaction. In the meantime, Arsenal is willing to offer him a new contract with a “record” pay increase in order to keep him on the team.
Whether the defender is ready to dedicate his long-term career to the London club is still up in the air. He paid €40 million to join the team in 2023, and he is under contract with Arsenal through 2028. His pay might increase to £220,000 per week under the new agreement.
According to the report, Arsenal would only start negotiations with the defender if an offer of about €100 million was made. The transfer is doubtful since Real Madrid is not likely to spend that much for a full back.
