Former Arsenal attacker, Kevin Campbell believes the club’s reported target, Jurrien Timber is good enough to play for any top team in Europe.
Arsenal are edging closer to finalizing a deal for Timber after agreeing on personal terms with the Gunners.
Mikel Arteta’s side will reportedly need to pay £40 million to acquire the Ajax defender’s services.
But Campbell, the 22-year-old, would be a superb signing for the Premier League giants.
Speaking about Timber, Cambell said on the Highbury Squad YouTube channel (via HITC): “He could play for any team, any team, at the top, any top team.”
Timber had an excellent season for Ajax as he scored two goals and registered two assists in 47 appearances across competitions for the Dutch giants.
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Main while, He has returned to Arsenal upon the expiry of his loan deal, having proved that he has the ability to lead the line for a top-flight team. However, with Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah contracted to the club until 2027, he is unlikely to receive prominent minutes.
As a result, the Gunners could sell him this summer and record a profit as he was a Hale End product.
Campbell feels his former team should add a buy-back clause to Balogun’s potential contract with another team regardless of the price. He said on the “Highbury Squad” YouTube channel (as quoted by HITC):
“I would take £50 million with a buy-back if you don’t mind. But if it was £30 million, I would still take a buy-back.”
The Sun have reported that Arsenal want around £35 million for Balogun, whose deal at the Emirates expires in the summer of 2025. The forward may have scored only two times in 10 senior matches for the Gunners, but recorded an incredible 75 goals in 103 combined games for their U18 and U21 teams.
