Jakub Kiwior has been a bit of a divisive figure since his arrival to the club in 2023, particularly this campaign in the few games he’s played. Inconsistencies have been a reason for this with the Polish international capable of dropping distinct performances in consecutive games. This is perhaps what has led to him being the most talked about player this season pertaining to transfers away from the club but then again, another reason might be the sheer number of clubs interested in making a move for him.
Napoli has undoubtedly been the most keen (according to reports), there has been a lot of articles linking Napoli with a move for him in weeks and months but it has been reported that Arsenal won’t entertain any offers for him in January. This decision on our end is very understandable considering how useful he’s been when covering for injuries. As it stands, he’s the only natural debuty to Gabriel Magalhães so it wouldn’t be logical to let him go in the middle of the season.
However, our hands might be forced to sell if latest reports are anything to go by. Tuttomercatoweb have reported that the former Spezia man has taken action after being left frustrated by his game time in the English capital. He, reportedly, instructed his entourage to start actively looking for a new club for him. It also went on to state that a meeting between Napoli and his agent will be held in the coming days ahead of a potential move next month.
We may wish to keep hold of him for the rest of the season but if the player insists on a move away then we should simply let him go. He’ll probably net no less than 20 million anyway so it would be a good decision, it will be an even better one if we can keep the pair of Calafiori and Tomiyasu fit for the remainder of the campaign.
What would you have the club do, keep or sell?
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I think it highly unlikely that he goes anywhere unless it is part of a move to strengthen. We just don’t have the coverage. If we let him go we would be taking a huge risk. He isn’t perfect but he is better than average as coverage. This should be a summer move if he truly is unhappy (remember, there is always lots of noise).
Not in January without a replacement.
The stylus appears to be stuck as far as playing this record is concerned.Kwior may not be top quality, but he is always fit and has contributed more to the cause this season than the likes of Calafiori, Merino and Sterling who were brought to our Club by our Manager.With the injuries to White, Tomi and Zinchenko we would be made to contemplate selling Kwior next month.
It would be unwise to let Kiwior leave in January, it would be doing the expected at the wrong timing. Injuries are becoming unpredictable for our backline and games are increasing. Why sell a player that isn’t injury prone and a very good deputy defender? Imo not this January may be summer if need be to cash on him.
Not in January, unless we get a better replacement and there’s not many of those around presently.
When Kiwior arrived (only last year) he was billed as someone who was at Arsenal to develop.
Since then, he’s been on the fringes of the first team, often on the bench… which seems to have led to him being judges as if he’s more than just someone who was in development.
On the other hand, there are reports that the player wants more 1st team chances and is looking to be away. If thaose are true, then he sees his time as a developing player being over.
It’s up to him if he wants to leave, but the club are unlikely to sanction a January exit unless they have a replacement of the right quality at the right price – and that’s difficult to do in January. He probably needs to set out his stall for the summer.
I see he played tonight though and had a few games recently, so he might change his mind (but will Arsenal want to keep him?).
We’ve been hearing reports that he is not happy with his game time virtually since he first walked through the door. If now true he may need to go but only at a high price. His wages are some of the lowest in the club and he is contracted through summer 2027 I believe. Give him a little raise if necessary but he needs to stay even past next summer depending on how the LB and left CB depth develops going into next season.