Arsenal have reportedly opened talks with versatile defender Jurriën Timber over a new contract, with the Dutch international an increasingly prominent figure under Mikel Arteta.
The Gunners have already tied Gabriel, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Ethan Nwaneri and William Saliba down to new long-term deals in recent months, rewarding each of the quartet with improved terms to reflect their impressive performances. Leandro Trossard has also signed a new contract, but he was afforded a pay rise without extending the length of his agreement.
report that negotiations with Timber and his representatives are at an “early stage”, but there’s a “will from all parties” to lengthen the 24-year-old’s contract beyond its current expiry in 2028.
Timber arrived at Arsenal from Ajax in a deal worth £34.4 million ($45 million) in July 2023, though his debut season was marred by a knee injury suffered against Nottingham Forest on the opening day of the 2023–24 season.
He did not return to Premier League action until May 2024 in the season finale against Everton, but has since established himself as a leading member of Arsenal’s defence, becoming first-choice right back ahead of Ben White. He registered 48 appearances across all competitions in 2024–25 and has made eight appearances so far this season, only sitting out the Carabao Cup third round win over League One Port Vale.
