Arsenal have opened talks with defender Jurrien Timber over a new contract. The injury saw him make just one more appearance all season, but he recovered to play 51 times during the 2024-25 campaign. The defender has maintained his impressive form this season, playing a key role in Arsenal's promising start to solidify his place as first choice right-back. The club are also in talks with Bukayo Saka over a new long-term contract amid optimism that the England star will sign soon. Key central defender William Saliba has already signed a new five-year deal.