Torino defender Perr Schuurs could be set for a move to the Premier League amid interest from Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool. The 23-year-old only joined the Italian outfit last summer from Ajax for roughly £7.7million but he has greatly impressed which has prompted links to England’s top flight.
Mikel Arteta, Ange Postecoglou and Jurgen Klopp are all hoping to bolster their defensive depth for different reasons with Schuurs eyed as one target. The injury to Jurrien Timber has prompted the Gunners to look at welcoming a new defender, although it is unclear whether a full-back or central defender will come in.
Meanwhile, Postecoglou has already revealed he is looking to sign a new defender alongside Micky van de Ven who joined from Wolfsburg earlier in the window. Klopp is also hoping to welcome another member to his back line after failing to tempt Chelsea’s Levi Colwill with an Anfield switch.
So, with that said, football.london has rounded up the latest news on Schuurs and his potential move to the Premier League.
Timber replacement
Arsenal are considering making a move for Schuurs before the window slams shut to replace Jurrien Timber. According to La Stampa [via Torino Granata], the Gunners have began work to bring the former Ajax man to north London.
The report claims they are ‘thinking of Schuurs’ before the window shuts next Friday.
Arsenal plan
Arsenal have closely followed the progress of Perr Schuurs and could soon make a move to sign the defender, but first Mikel Arteta will have to make a key decision.
Speaking about Arsenal’s transfer plans, Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano said: “It’s important for Arsenal to decide if they want a new centre-back or full-back, because we know Timber can play both positions.
“Arsenal need to decide what the right signing will be, and they will only act if they are convinced they’ve found the right option, that’s always their strategy – I don’t see them spending crazy money.”
Price tag
If Torino sell Perr Schuurs this summer they will almost definitely make a profit having signed him for just £7.7million.
The Italian club would be willing to start negotiations for the Netherlands international at €20-25million (£17-£21.3m) with Liverpool quoted at €40million (£35m) following their unsuccessful bid.
