REPORT: ROMA TO RIVAL MAN UTD & TOTTENHAM FOR £36M TARGET IN JANUARY

AS Roma are reportedly interested in signing Ajax defender Jurrien Timber, with the Netherlands international also wanted by the likes of Manchester United and Tottenham. According to Calcio Mercato, the Serie A side are keeping tabs on Timber ahead of the January transfer window, with Jose Mourinho a big fan of the Dutch ‘wonderkid’, who this summer was subject to plenty of interest from the Premier League and beyond, with United and Tottenham in the mix for the youngster.

With a reported price tag of £36m, the 21-year-old defender is one of Europe’s most exciting talents, with Timber set to travel with the Netherlands this summer for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. And a strong showing in Qatar could leas to both an increased valuation and more interest in the Utrecht-born talent. Read more »