Jose Enrique, a former Liverpool player, has praised Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal after learning that Jurrien Timber, a player who has also been linked with a move to Anfield, is about to sign with the Gunners.

Jurrien Timber, who was also on Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool’s radar during the summer transfer window, has reportedly been agreed upon by Arsenal and Ajax.

The 22-year-old, who can play either right-back or in the center of defense, is expected to have a medical with the Gunners.

Liverpool reportedly expressed interest in Timber back in March, according to 90min.

According to the report, the Dutch international is also being considered by Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.

Jose Enrique reacts to the possibility that Arsenal will sign Jurrien Timber before Liverpool.

BREAKING: Arsenal and Ajax have agreed on a deal for @jurrientimber, as per @mike_verweij 🇳🇱 pic.twitter.com/eN0o3VbqR4

— José enrique (@Jesanchez3) June 29, 2023

Liverpool to miss out

Liverpool would benefit from Jurrien Timber’s versatility as a very good defender.

We think the young player would have been a great addition to Liverpool during the summer transfer window.

The Merseyside club could use a young, talented center back in their lineup for the upcoming season and beyond.

Additionally, Timber would have improved the defense for Liverpool given his background playing for Ajax in the Eredivisie and throughout Europe.

For the Netherlands’ national football team, Timber is a teammate of Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk, who holds Timber in high regard.

In 34 Eredivisie appearances for Ajax last year, Timber scored two goals and provided two assists.

In addition, the defender played two goals in the UEFA Europa League for the Dutch team last season and made six appearances in the UEFA Champions League.

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Thomas Partey was the subject of a proposed transfer “swap deal” between Liverpool and Arsenal.

As Mikel Arteta looks to upgrade his midfield options for the upcoming season, Arsenal is getting close to signing Declan Rice, the captain of West Ham United.

According to reports, Juventus is preparing a bold summer transfer swoop for Thomas Partey, the star forward for Arsenal. The Italian team is eager to sign the Ghanaian international and is willing to trade Arthur Melo for cash in exchange for sending him to the Emirates Stadium.

Having previously shown interest in the Brazilian midfielder, the Gunners may now have the opportunity to sign Arthur this summer. The 26-year-old played for Liverpool on loan last season, but due to injuries, he was unable to make any senior appearances for the Reds before the season ended.

This summer, Partey may be put up for sale by Arsenal as Mikel Arteta looks to upgrade his midfield options for the upcoming campaign.
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According to information available to London, Granit Xhaka will soon sign a £13 million transfer agreement with Bayer Leverkusen.

Once the Gunners sign a replacement, the Swiss midfielder is anticipated to be given permission to leave. Declan Rice, the captain of West Ham, could fill that spot as Arsenal works to complete a £105 million deal for the England international.

After having two offers for Rice turned down by the Hammers, the North London club is now expected to close a deal as they work out the details with West Ham after submitting an improved third proposal. Mikel Arteta will be desperate to sign Rice, who was identified as Arsenal’s top target heading into the window. A deal with Rice would surpass the Gunners’ previous club record £72 million signing of Nicolas Pepe.

This summer, moves for Romeo Lavia, Moises Caicedo, and Gabri Veiga have also been mentioned in connection with Arsenal. Partey might be one of the players who leaves the club as Arteta continues to make plans to revamp his team in preparation for a return to Champions League action next season.

The 30-year-old was a crucial member of the Arsenal team as they competed for the Premier League championship last season, but his decline in performance toward the end of the season raised questions. According to The Sun, Juve are eager to reach a deal for Partey but are hoping to reduce the cash component by including Arthur in their “swap deal.”.