Is Kiwior’s time at the Emirates running out? Unfortunately, this could be the case.
Arsenal have a limited number of defenders so Mikel Arteta can now rely only on Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Oleksander Zinchenko, and Jakub Kiwior. With injuries to Jurrien Timber, possibly Zinchenko, and Takehiro Tomiyasu (who will also be away for Asian games until mid-February anyway), Arsenal’s defence is vulnerable. Still, Mikel Arteta is believed to be willing to let Kiwior leave, and his poor performance against Fulham before being substituted at halftime doesn’t justify why he shouldn’t be sold if a good bid is offered for his services.
According to Football Insider, Arsenal’s attitude towards the Polish international has shifted. Not long ago, it was claimed that Kiwior would not be allowed to go, despite the fact that practically every Serie A club was interested in him, but that has since changed. Arsenal are now willing to sell the ex-Spezia player in exchange for Sporting Lisbon defender Goncalo Inacio.
Inacio is one of the best defenders in Portugal. His brilliance has not gone unrecognised. Manchester United, Chelsea, and Liverpool have all been linked with his swoop, but Arsenal reportedly want to boost their transfer fund with Kiwior’s sale and push to acquire him by activating his £51 million release clause.
A defensive partnership between Saliba and Inacio could be perfect, believe me.
Darren N
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What is wrong with Gabriel?
Why spend money on Kiwior without fully understanding how he will play and whether he will fit into your team and tactics?
Bad scouting…
It was bad enough to be played out of position against Fulham, but to be asked to fulfil an inverted role, which is completely foreign to him, is yet another example of an error of judgement by our Manager.Kwior is a good left sided centre back who will improve with more game time We do not need another CB when we are clearly weaker in other areas.
I wouldn’t necessarily blame Kiwior for being played in a position that was not the primary idea and vision for buying him. Kiwior is a left footed centre back who is good in his position and would improve with game time. Timber was acquired for such vision of versatility but unfortunately injury struck and Tomiyasu also but unfortunately wont be available for sometime.
There are things I look forward from Arteta, like twisting the formation probably in a 3-2-4-1 setting in a Man City like. Pushing Zinchenko in the midfield base to partner Rice which I believe he’ll excel.
Kiwior is not Arsenal’s problem. He’s a good young defender that has room for improvement.
One not great performance against Fulham and he’s toast! Total bull****. I completely concur with Grandad above ⬆️, although he’s equally good at CB and LB, but not inverted.