Premier League side eyeing up Arsenal star’s twin brother for January transfer | Football
Arsenal star Jurrien Timber could soon feature against his twin brother Quinten Timber, who has become a top target for a Premier League club.
After missing almost all of his first season at the Emirates due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury, Jurrien has become one of the best defenders in the league.
The 24-year-old is excelling at right-back for Mikel Arteta’s side, even scoring three goals and three assists, and will be part of the Netherlands squad at next summer’s World Cup.
He could well be joined in North America by his twin Quinten who is having a good campaign with Feyenoord, with Robin van Persie’s side second in the Eredivisie, but 11 points behind PSV.
Like his brother, Quinten has been highly rated for some time and speculation over his transfer has been growing in recent times, with his contract set to expire at the end of the season.
West Ham were linked with him last summer, while Arteta was recently tipped to reunite the Timber twins at Arsenal.
Now, Sky Sports report that Brentford have made signing a defensive midfielder their top priority in January and Quinten is a player they “particularly like”.
The Bees are preparing for life without Vitaly Janelt who is set to leave when his contract expires next summer, while their other No.6 options, including England veteran Jordan Henderson, are on the wrong side of 30.
A long-term replacement is needed and Quinten, 24, who has seven goals in 22 games this season, appears to fit the bill.
There are other names on Brentford’s shortlist, including Joey Veerman, but recent reports indicate that the PSV midfielder has already agreed to join Turkish giants Fenerbahce.
After spending a few years at their academy, Quinten joined Feyenoord in 2022 and won a league and cup double in 2023/24 under current Liverpool manager Arne Slot.
With Dutch football on winter break, Quinten will not play again until mid-January, but Jurrien could be in action on Tuesday night when Arsenal take on Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals.
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If the transfer happens, there won’t be long to wait before the twins clash with Brentford who host Arsenal in a London derby on February 12.
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