Jakub Kiwior may be closer to departing Arsenal than initially expected, as the club continues to strengthen its squad ahead of the new season. The Polish defender, who joined in 2023, has consistently produced solid performances when called upon.
Despite his reliability, Kiwior remains a backup option behind Gabriel and William Saliba, the established central defensive pairing at the Emirates. Over recent campaigns, Mikel Arteta’s side has maintained strong form, with Kiwior contributing effectively whenever required. In the absence of the first-choice defenders, he has stepped in to deliver assured displays, reinforcing his value to the team.
Limited Game Time Driving Transfer Talk
Although settled in London, Kiwior is understood to be seeking greater opportunities for regular football. According to Football Insider, the defender could leave within the coming weeks, with AC Milan emerging as a potential destination. The Italian club has recently sold Malick Thiaw to Newcastle United, a move that reportedly provides the financial resources to pursue Kiwior’s signature.
The report suggests Milan’s interest is genuine, and their ability to reinvest from the Thiaw transfer could accelerate negotiations. For Kiwior, a switch to Serie A would likely offer more consistent playing time, aligning with his career ambitions at this stage.
Protecting Arsenal’s Interests
While Kiwior’s departure would represent the loss of a dependable squad player, Arsenal must ensure any deal reflects his quality and potential. Accepting a fee that undervalues his abilities simply because he is not a regular starter would be a misstep. His performances when called upon have shown that he is more than capable of competing at the highest level, and any transfer should take that into account.
Should the move materialise, it would allow Arsenal to continue refining their squad while ensuring the player has the opportunity to secure the minutes he desires. For both club and player, an agreement that meets financial expectations and sporting needs could prove beneficial in the final weeks of the transfer window.
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I think the boy did a great job during the second half of last season. He deserves a spot in the team. If he has to go, don’t sell him cheap, he is a good asset for us.
I’d be disappointed if he gets sold. Except of course, he asked to leave. Vastly underrated player.
Several Italian sides were interested in him last year, although nothing came of it, so it wouldn’t be that surprising if, should he leave, he went to Italy now.
Arsenal have only a few weeks left to sell players, which they really need to do after all the buying so far. There are several candidates, of which Kiwior appears to be only one, but time is beginning to run out if Berta is to offload the lot.
Asking for trouble selling him with no replacement.
Cala injury prone.
Mosquera is his replacement?
Don’t forget Reggie,
Kiwior can play left back if needed.
Not at all!!
Mosquera is Saliba sub; you must’ve sewn the point they played together, Saliba had to shift to Left CB!
No Mosquera is Saliba replacement.
Kiwior is Gabriel cover.
Astounding knowledge there AFC fan
Kiwior is massively underrated; he’s more than capable of being just a sub.
If only Arteta could find a way of giving him considerable game time along Mosquera as well; so we don’t have Saliba and Gabriel burning out over the course of the season