He dribbled pass me and Saliba 15 times yesterday and even scored a bicycle kick against David Raya,Ever since I started my professional career I haven’t seen such a dangerously offensively academy player like Him before”, Jurrien Timber Named the ONE Arsenal Academy player that is giving Arsenal defenders and Goalkeepers tough time in training now
In what is shaping up to be one of the most jaw-dropping revelations of Arsenal’s pre-season, Dutch defender Jurrien Timber has set tongues wagging after delivering an electrifying statement in today’s press conference — and it’s not about a transfer or a rival club. Instead, the spotlight is now firmly on a teenage Arsenal Academy wonderkid who’s reportedly tearing through the first-team defense like prime Ronaldinho.
> “He dribbled past me and Saliba 15 times yesterday and even scored a bicycle kick against David Raya,” Timber said, visibly wide-eyed.
“Since I began my professional career, I haven’t seen such a dangerously offensive academy player like him before. He’s something else.”
🚀 A Name Echoing Through London Colney
Though Timber stopped short of mentioning the player’s name, multiple sources inside Arsenal’s training camp suggest the sensation in question is 16-year-old attacking phenom, Zayne Akpom — a player described as a blend of Bukayo Saka’s intelligence and Neymar’s flair.
Insiders reveal that Zayne has been training with the senior squad throughout the summer and has consistently humiliated experienced defenders in small-sided games, full-pitch drills, and even tactical setups.
🧠 Xavi Alonso and Mikel Arteta on Alert
While Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid are reportedly monitoring him closely for future consideration, Mikel Arteta seems eager to keep the teenager in London. Sources say Arteta was left “laughing and shaking his head in disbelief” after the bicycle kick goal Timber referenced — a strike that saw Akpom contort mid-air and fire a scissor volley past David Raya.
A member of the coaching staff told club media:
> “Some of our seasoned defenders are already asking to avoid marking him in training. The kid’s confidence is insane, and his feet move faster than your brain can process.”
🔥 Timber’s Comments Send Arsenal Fans into Frenzy
Timber’s candid comments have ignited a wave of excitement on social media, with Arsenal fans begging the club to fast-track Akpom into the first team.
> “If Timber and Saliba — our strongest defenders — are being twisted like that, then he needs to start in the Carabao Cup NOW,” one fan tweeted.
Another said, “That bicycle kick on Raya just earned him his debut. We are witnessing the birth of a star.”
🧨 Could He Feature This Season?
With the Premier League season fast approaching and Arsenal facing a packed fixture schedule due to Champions League duties, Arteta may have no choice but to unleash this academy dynamo.
The buzz is loud, the talent is real, and the club may be on the verge of unveiling the next homegrown superstar.