Watts has added that the 22-year-old, who can operate as a central defender or as a right-back, wanted to move to only and only Arsenal this summer.
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has reported that Timber has already completed a medical at Arsenal.
The Mirror have claimed that the Gunners will pay Ajax an initial transfer fee of £40 million for the 22-year-old.
Jurrien Timber excited at prospect of joining Arsenal
Watts said: “From what I understand from people who were pretty close to him, he is so excited about Arsenal.
It’s always only been Arsenal for him this summer. It’s just been a case of the clubs agreeing the fee and Ajax have held out for as much as they can get. Everyone’s happy with the deal.
“Arsenal are getting a very, very exciting player in Timber who potentially could have as big of an impact on them this coming season as Zinchenko had last season.”
Jurrien Timber
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Encouraging
In our opinion, Jurrien Timber is one of the best young defenders around, and that he is so keen on a move to Arsenal is very encouraging for the Emirates Stadium faithful.
Now, we know that Arsenal have a very good defence.
William Saliba and Gabriel were brilliant at centre-back, and Ben White was a sensation at right-back despite being a central defender by trade.
Timber will be well aware of the competition that he will face to get into the Arsenal starting lineup.
Yes, he is very keen on a move to Mikel Arteta’s side.
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