Jurrien Timber, an Ajax defender who was reportedly courted by Manchester United last summer, has made it clear that he intends to quit the team this summer.
Last year, the Holland international first seemed like he might follow his former manager Erik ten Hag to Old Trafford, but he was persuaded to stay at Ajax for an additional year.
When the summer transfer window opens, United may speed up their reconstruction effort, and upgrading Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof's central defense will be a top priority. Another defender whose departure is all but guaranteed is Phil Jones, whose contract is about to expire.
It seems obvious that Timber will transfer to a bigger team at the end of the season, wherever his next stop may be. If he were to join United, I would be afraid that he lacks the physicality and ferocity necessary to play in the Premier League, but everyone is pleased with how Lisandro Martinez proved his critics wrong.
He told De Telegraaf: “A transfer is getting closer and closer, so to speak. There is a lot of concrete interest and I have made agreements with Ajax.
“Last year Ajax asked me to stay for at least one more season and to extend my contract. As a club boy I did that with love and after the season we will review the situation."
He added: “At the Dutch national team, I often talk to boys who play football abroad. I want to take that step someday. But when that is, you will eventually hear and it will happen in consultation with Ajax.
“I’m still here anyway and I’m in no hurry. The focus is now on the cup final and the remainder of the competition.”
Roberto De Zerbi gives greenlight regarding Brighton Albion Duo
In the midst of Kaoru Mitoma's outstanding breakout season in England, Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi has disclosed when top Premier League clubs like Manchester United and Arsenal will be able to recruit him.
In August 2021, Brighton acquired Mitoma from Kawasaki Frontale of Japan. The Seagulls spent €3 million to sign the winger, according transfermarkt.
In an effort to get playing experience in Europe, Mitoma spent the previous season on loan with Union Saint-Gilloise in Belgium. Despite doing well, the left-sided attacker did not dominate the Jupiler Pro League. In 29 games, he totaled eight goals and four assists.
Almost no one will have anticipated Mitoma to be as influential this term as he has been. Due to his speed, dribbling prowess, and close control, he has been nothing short of a nightmare for opposing defenses. He is great at escaping small spaces so that he can either provide a dangerous cross into the box or take a shot.
Mitoma, who has 10 goals and 7 assists in 33 games for Brighton under De Zerbi, has been one of the team's top players. Top performances by the 25-year-old have led to ties with some major teams. This summer, Man Utd and Arsenal are expected to make approaches, and Chelsea is rumored to be keeping tabs on his status.
De Zerbi was questioned about the rising interest in Mitoma prior to Brighton's game against Wolves. Although it won't be later this year, the Italian coach acknowledged Mitoma will eventually leave the Amex.
"He needs to stay here one more year, for him and for us,” De Zerbi said (via Fabrizio Romano).
Brighton's contract with Mitoma expires in June 2025. Accordingly, the club will probably sell him next summer while they can still get a good price for him.
Mitoma's possible suitors have already been given a £70 million price tag by Brighton, although this figure may fluctuate according on the player's performance, level of fitness, and proximity to the conclusion of his contract.
Any of the "big six" Premier League clubs would benefit greatly from adding Mitoma. He has demonstrated at Brighton that he can cause problems for just about any defense because of his skill and judgment in the final third.
The 15-cap Japan international, though, needs to be careful when deciding where to go next. He doesn't want to join a team where all he will do is sit on the bench and back up their current left winger.
Marcus Rashford is already on the roster for Man Utd, Gabriel Martinelli is a reliable option for Arsenal, while Mykhaylo Mudryk cost Chelsea an astounding £89 million earlier this year. As a result, Mitoma might completely reject the "big six" and sign with Newcastle.
While Allan Saint-Maximin is getting closer to a Tottenham move, Eddie Howe currently plays Joelinton on the left. A move for Mitoma would make sense if Howe intends to start utilising Joelinton in midfield once more.
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