Arsenal updates contract plans for Mikel Arteta and Jurrien Timber

Arsenal management has prioritized the contract extension of manager Mikel Arteta to secure his future with the club. Simultaneously, the club is moving to offer 24-year-old Dutch defender Jurrien Timber a new five-year deal. Timber, who joined from Ajax in 2023 for 40 million euros, is currently under contract until 2028. The proposed new agreement would extend his stay until June 2030 and increase his annual salary from four to seven million euros. Timber has been sidelined since March due to a groin injury sustained during a 2-0 victory against Everton. Despite this absence, he remains a key part of Arteta's plans for the upcoming season. The player has publicly stated he has no intention of transferring to another club. These moves reflect the club's strategy to maintain stability within the squad and coaching staff.