Ajax star Jurriën Timber should join Arsenal this summer if he has a choice between them and the likes of Bayern Munich.
That’s according to former Ajax midfielder Urby Emanuelson, who believes the youngster would be making the smart choice by moving to the Emirates.
Arsenal have reportedly launched a bid to sign Timber this week, making an initial offer to Ajax in an attempt to beat the competition to his signature.
Their interest was first reported in England and quickly followed up in the Netherlands, where it was explained that Timber already has an agreement in place with Arsenal after travelling to London with his agent.
Bayern Munich have since been credited with an interest in the defender and a potential effort to rival Arsenal for his signature.
Timber should be ignoring that bid if it arrives, though, with Emanuelson believing that the Gunners would be a smarter choice for his career.
“Timber has had a few good years. Maybe a little less last season, but in my opinion, he is a very great talent,” he told Voetbal Primeur’s #DoneDeal podcast.
“I know that the Timber family is very good at planning the careers of the brothers. On the one hand, I think Jur is ready for the step. On the other hand, if you’ve had a lesser season at Ajax… I find it difficult to advise him.
“I would choose Arsenal. Why? They treat young players very well there. If you see how they deal with Martinelli, Odegaard, Saka … They are all guys who are allowed to make mistakes and are made important at the same time.
“(He) has the potential to become the absolute top. That’s why Arsenal would be a good step. Arsenal is growing, they will build on that.”
