Liverpool are tracking Ajax defender Jurrien Timber, according to reports in the English media.
The Dutch international was a target for Manchester United last summer but it appears Jurgen Klopp is considering the player as the Reds look to strengthen their backline.
Supporters on Twitter are very much split on whether Timber would be a good addition to the squad, with some unconvinced about his performances for the Netherlands at the World Cup:
Defo would have him if we cant get Gvardiol.
— Irfan (@OfficialIrfan03) March 8, 2023
Please no. Seen him at World Cup. Way below Gvardiol standards.
— KrisFlyer23 (@kRiSfLyEr2388) March 8, 2023
Would be a great signing and cheaper option to Joško Gvardiol
— Alexander Ogbechie (@alexanderOG) March 8, 2023
I don’t want any one from that league unless it’s Sangare or Kudus
— paulo🇵🇹 (@Paulo020806) March 8, 2023
Very quick and can play RB, might be an option worth considering with Matip probably leaving in the summer.
— NBG (@noahburnsgreen) March 8, 2023
No thanks. He's awful
— Oh Campione (@ohcampionelfc) March 8, 2023
If we can’t get Gvardiol please get him….his very aggressive in defence and he’s taller than The Butcher💀
— Ƕⱺᛚῐᶓ ❡ℌ☻∃ ₷† (@holieghoest) March 8, 2023
No chance. Doesn’t profile as a klopp type centre back
— Gareth Wilmott (@GarethWilmott) March 8, 2023
At 21 years of age, Timber certainly has room to develop his game, and his ability to play both as a centre-half and right-back could also prove invaluable.
Probably the main reason why Liverpool would pursue the Dutchman, instead of a player like Josko Gvardiol, is down to the price. Timber is likely to cost half the amount, and he may turn out to have a similar ceiling on his potential. We shall have to wait and see whether the reports about the Reds’ interest are accurate.
