Arsenal don reportedly enter active discussion to give one of their best-performing players new contract — and e fit happen sooner than anybody expect.
Mikel Arteta boys don start this season with fire. After eight matches, dem dey top the Premier League table — three points ahead of Manchester City and four clear of Liverpool wey never dey in top form. Na serious statement of intent from the North London side.
The Gunners defense don strong like wall. Dem don only concede three goals from eight games — and e dey possible say dem fit even break Chelsea record of 15 conceded goals from that historic 2004–05 season.
Five clean sheets already dey show say the defense dey organized well, and one particular player wey don contribute heavily to this strong backline na the one wey Arsenal wan reward with fresh deal.
Jurrien Timber Fit Soon Sign New Arsenal Contract
The player wey dey the center of this gist na Jurrien Timber — the Dutch defender wey Arsenal sign for £34m (fit reach £38.5m with add-ons). The guy don turn beast since he recover from that serious knee injury wey spoil him debut season last year.
After he come back, Timber don blend well inside Arteta system. E fit play for multiple positions — full-back, centre-back — and e still dey perform like pro for all the roles. The versatility and confidence wey he dey bring don make am one of Arteta most trusted men.
According to GIVEMESPORT, Arsenal dey plan give the 24-year-old pay rise to reward am for the solid work wey he don do since he return from injury. Timber current deal still dey valid till 2028, but the club no wan wait reach that time before dem renew am.
Last season na small wey he play — just three matches for all competitions. But this new campaign, Timber don bounce back with power. E don feature for all the Premier League matches and don even add two appearances for Champions League join. Na the kind mentality Arteta dey like see for him squad.
Wetin Make Jurrien Timber Stand Out For Arsenal
Even though Timber no be attacker, im contribution dey loud. The Dutchman don score two goals and give one assist this season — but na the stats behind the scenes dey really show how strong he be.
According to Fbref, Timber don create 26 shot chances already — and that one na big deal for defender after just eight league games. E dey rank for 91st percentile for passes completed and progressive passes among defenders for Europe top five leagues.
E still dey 61st percentile for progressive carries and 77th for successful take-ons — all per 90 minutes. That one show say the guy no just dey defend, he dey build play from the back with confidence.
He also dey 96th percentile for through balls and 87th percentile for passes into final third. For defender, that one no be beans. E show say Timber dey push Arsenal attack even from backline.
Without ball, Timber still dey on top. He dey attempt average of 2.62 tackles per 90 minutes and dey win around 1.57 of dem — that one place am for 85th and 81st percentile among full-backs.
Plus, e dey 91st percentile for tackles made for midfield area and crazy 99th percentile for tackles for attacking third — meaning say the guy dey press high and still dey control defensive shape.
Arteta sabi say players like Timber na rare commodity — defenders wey fit combine brain, ball control, and aggression without losing composure. That one na why Arsenal dey rush arrange new deal for am before other big clubs begin reason am.
Wetin Fit Happen Next
As e be like this, Timber situation dey straightforward — Arsenal wan tie am down long-term and increase him salary to reflect the level of performance wey he dey deliver. Discussions still dey go on, but both parties dey reportedly happy to continue together. If everything go as expected, official announcement fit happen soon.
Arteta no wan lose any of him key players as Arsenal dey push for Premier League glory and strong Champions League run this season. And with Timber form dey rise steadily, this contract renewal go just be matter of time.
Live Update
This tori go dey updated live as Arsenal matter dey unfold. Once anything new happen for Jurrien Timber or the Gunners transfer and contract gist, we go drop am sharp for The Pidgin Blog. Na LIVE coverage — no carry last, because Arsenal dey move with quiet confidence this season.
