By goallines365
You can always count on Bayern Munich to test the waters, even when the odds of success are slim. The German giants have reportedly made an informal approach for Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber, eyeing a potential swoop that, frankly, looks dead in the water before it even got started.
According to sources close to the situation (originally reported in an exclusive for The Daily Briefing), Bayern, along with another unnamed heavyweight from Europe, recently “reached out” to Timber’s camp to gauge interest in a move. But here’s the kicker — Arsenal are already deep in talks to extend the Dutchman’s contract, and there’s strong belief inside the club that Timber’s future lies firmly in North London.
And that confidence isn’t just wishful thinking.
Since arriving from Ajax, Timber has settled in seamlessly, impressing both on and off the pitch. Even after a frustrating injury setback early in his debut campaign, the 23-year-old has made it crystal clear he sees his long-term development under Mikel Arteta. Sources close to the player have described him as “perfectly happy” with life at the Emirates, and the feeling from the club is mutual.
So where does that leave Bayern’s speculative interest? On ice — permanently.
“Timber news is accurate,” one well-placed insider confirmed. “Heard nothing on Juventus, but Bayern and one other big name from Europe reached out to his people a while ago. No chance he’s going. [Contract talks] all going well, no particular timeframe on it now.”
Hardly the kind of update that would give Bayern fans much hope — but for Arsenal supporters, it’s more of the steady reassurance they’ve come to expect under the Arteta-Edu era.
Arsenal Building on Solid Foundations
This isn’t just about Timber. It’s part of a broader strategy that’s seen Arsenal quietly and methodically secure the futures of their core talents.
Sporting director Andrea Berta continues to get the job done behind the scenes — and with style. Having already locked in fresh terms for the likes of Gabriel Magalhães, William Saliba, Myles Lewis-Skelly, and Ethan Nwaneri, Arsenal’s contract strategy is no longer a game of catch-up. It’s proactive, ambitious, and calculated.
Now, attention turns to Bukayo Saka — arguably the crown jewel of Arsenal’s homegrown revolution. Talks with Saka are said to be progressing smoothly, with Berta once again leading negotiations. If he manages to wrap up both Saka and Timber? That’s a major double win, both competitively and symbolically.
Because let’s face it — when Europe’s elite start circling, it’s usually a signal you’re doing something right.
Final Word
Bayern’s approach may have been real, but it was always optimistic at best. Timber isn’t just staying — he’s becoming a cornerstone of this Arsenal project. And if the club can tie him down alongside Saka and the rest of their youthful spine, don’t be surprised if silverware starts following next.
Big clubs sniffing around Arsenal players used to feel like a threat. Now? It just sounds like jealousy.
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