According to unexpected rumours in Holland, Jurrien Timber may be planning to depart Ajax this summer with his partner "already house-hunting in Liverpool." The Dutch international center back was one of the players Manchester United considered for a summer transfer, but Erik ten Hag was unable to sign his former player and eventually chose to sign Lisandro Martinez.
Ajax is currently eight points behind Arne Slot's Feyenoord in the Eredivisie, which has been difficult for Timber this season. Even though he recently signed a lucrative new deal, it looks he may be planning to take on a new challenge this summer when there will likely be increased demand for his skills.
It's interesting to note that Dutch television program Veronica Offside suggests Timber is already starting to make preparations for a summer switch.
According to rumors, his partner is already looking at homes in Merseyside, therefore Liverpool may be his favored location.
Following Joe Gomez and Joel Matip's continued troubles, the Reds are anticipated to be open to the notion of buying a center defender at the end of the season.
If Timber were to eventually transfer to Anfield, he might partner up with Cody Gakpo and Virgil van Dijk, who play for different countries.
Ryan Gravenberch, a Dutch teammate with whom he shared a season at Ajax, is reportedly also a target for Liverpool. Since joining Bayern Munich last summer, Gravenberch has been short on time, and Liverpool and his representation have already met.
Last summer, Jurrien Timber originally turned down a move to Manchester United, and it now seems doubtful that the Red Devils will reconsider.
Given that Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof's futures are uncertain, Ten Hag may be forced to bolster his backline before to the start of the 2023–24 season.
Despite the fact that both Martinez and Raphael Varane are currently injured, Maguire has had to accept the fact that he is no longer first-choice because of their caliber.
Former for Everton and Ajax mid fielder, Andy van der Meyde suggested on Veronica Offside that Timber might be regretting his decision to stay rather than leave in the summer. He said of the defender: "You sometimes see on the pitch that he is thinking: if only I had left earlier!"
Back in march the Former Manchester United transfer target opened the doors wide open less than a year after rejecting a move to join his former boss Erik Ten Hag at Old Trafford.
The 21-year-old Netherlands international was a regular starter for FC Ajax while Manchester United's manager was at the helm of affairs on the Eredivisie side. Jurrien Timber was heavily linked with a move to Manchester United, but his two teammates, Lisandro Martinez and Antony Santos, joined the 20-time Premier League Champions.
Jurrien Timber played 30 games in the last season of Erik Ten Hag in charge at Ajax, winning the 2021–2022 Eredivisie title. He has been a major starter under Erik Ten Hag's replacement at Ajax, Schreuder, although now sacked and replaced with former Netherlands international John Heitinga, the full back is still a regular starter.
Ajax had been experiencing a run of poor form and also playing catch up in the Eredivisie title race. This had made Jurrien Timber rethink his future at the club, and his comments have brought him under heavy scrutiny.
“Transfer? "You never know what crosses your path," Timber said, per Ajax Life. "This summer I will look at my options and make a decision."
“I feel good at Ajax; that's important for now." "Last summer there was interest, but I chose to stay at Ajax.”
Reports during the last year's summer transfer window claimed that former Manchester United manager and current Netherlands national team coach Louis Van Gaal talked the 21-year-old out of signing for the Premier League giants. Jurrien Timber has dismissed such reports, claiming they are false.
"Many things that are written in the media are false," Timber told Dutch outlet AD. like when people say that it was Louis van Gaal who told me not to go to Manchester United. He actually said I would make minutes there.”
"I think a player of his quality can play in the Premier League." "That is not a problem," Van Gaal had earlier said. "If he has to make this big step now, that's the question." It is not so wise, I think, to move to the United States. "He has to play.”
Jurrien Timber plays as a traditional left back but can also feature at center back and central defensive midfield.
Timber's situation is made worse by the fact that Quinten, his identical twin, is presently on pace to lead Feyenoord to the Eredivisie championship.
Before transferring to Ajax in 2014, the two originally worked out with the Rotterdam giants at the youth level. Jurrien has stayed at Ajax since making a name for himself as a key member of the first team.
The 21-year-old, who could be on the verge of earning Ajax another hefty payment this summer, is also said to have the eye of Real Madrid.
Flamengo wants Alex Telles
Erik ten Hag, manager of Manchester United, had a terrific first season in England, but he will be aware of the necessity to make changes before next season if he wants to keep moving up the ladder.
As the Dutch manager looks to strengthen in several areas, it has become evident that United will need to sell well in order to raise funds after last summer's spending spree.
In terms of outgoings, the club will look first at the defense, which is full of deadwood, and attempt to move as many as it can.
Alex Telles, who is now on loan at Sevilla, United's competition in the Europa League, is one who is nearly certain to leave. He is anticipated to return to Carrington after the season, when his loan spell expires.
Luke Shaw, who recently extended his contract, and newly acquired Tyrell Malacia are battling for the left-back position for the Red Devils, and it appears that there is no room for the Brazilian.
Jorge Sampaoli, the former manager of Sevilla, has just been named as Flamengo's new head coach, according to Torcedores (via Sport Witness). And the Argentine has asked for assistance in the transfer market, with the former Porto full-back as his "main" target.
Flamengo allegedly spoke with the Red Devils on Saturday. They are first searching for a loan with a buyout option, according to the newspaper.
His current market value, according to Transfermarkt, is €12 million, but Flamengo are in bad financial shape and cannot afford that much.
According to the source, Flamengo and United have a "good relationship" as a result of their negotiations for Andreas Pereira, and this may help them close the deal.
When Ole Gunnar Solskjaer chose to pay the Brazilian international €15 million for his services back in 2020, there were high expectations for the player.
But he transformed from an attacking full-back who could contribute freely to goals and assists during his time at Porto to another player whose career saw a decline in form.
During preseason, Ten Hag chose to deploy him as a left center-back, but once Lisandro Martinez was signed, Telles was given permission to temporarily go.
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