Jakub Kiwior has been seeing more game time for Arsenal recently, filling in during the absences of Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel Magalhães, both of whom have been sidelined due to injury. The Gunners’ decision to keep Kiwior, despite adding Calafiori to their squad in the summer, has proven to be a wise one, as it has provided valuable depth in the defensive department. Mikel Arteta’s foresight in bolstering his defence has certainly been vindicated by recent events, with Kiwior stepping up when needed. However, despite this increased involvement, the Poland international is reportedly not entirely satisfied with his role as a backup at the Emirates.
Kiwior has been on the radar of top Italian clubs since the last transfer window, and now, with the January window approaching, at least one club is prepared to make a move for him. Despite Arsenal’s firm stance that Kiwior is not for sale, reports indicate that Napoli remains particularly interested in securing his signature. The Naples-based club is said to be determined to bring the centre-back back to Serie A, with Antonio Conte backing the move. The former Tottenham manager believes that Kiwior would be a valuable addition to his squad, which has further fueled Napoli’s pursuit of the player.
According to Calcio Napoli24, the Serie A giants are now shifting their strategy to go through Kiwior’s agents in a bid to facilitate the transfer. The agents are expected to meet with the club in the coming weeks to explore ways to bring Kiwior to Naples in January.
While Kiwior’s potential departure remains a possibility, Arsenal will likely want to keep him until the end of the season, especially given his recent performances in a time of need. With his solid contributions in recent weeks, it would make sense for the Gunners to retain him until the summer when they will have a better chance to make a suitable replacement. Kiwior has proven his value in the squad, and keeping him around for the remainder of the season would be the most prudent course of action for Arteta and Arsenal.
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Well if they really want him then pay up. Or they could send Kvicha to us in exchange while also receiving a moderate tranfer fee.
Considering all injuries in defence there is absolutely zero chance that Arteta would agree to sell him now, and if it´s true that Napoli offered 15 million euro when Arsenal is said to value him around 35-40 million euro it´s even more unrealistic that he is leaving in january. So better not trust italian media on this one.
Given that the doubts concerning the fitness issues of Calafiori are coming home to roost with Arsenal, we simply cannot afford to sell Kwior this season.With the added injuries to White, Gabriel and Tomi, he has become indispensable.
I agree Grandad. Also, what’s up with Tomi? He’s such a fine multi-positional player and professional. It’s almost as if it’s been determined that he needs to be fitted for a bionic calf or knee or something. It’s bringing back memories of the Cazorla debacle. So sad for the player and our Arsenal.
Truth is, we need better than Kiwior but injuries may mean we keep him a bit longer.
Better than Kiwior? I wonder why Arsenal fans are insatiable. All the Italian giants are after this dude and you guys never asked yourselves why? Kiwior is one of the players Arsenal would regret selling, mark my word.
It would be interesting, but only if we bring someone like Hato
I like Hato and I hope we sign him,but that will probably wait until the summer window.
I wonder what injury prone defender we’ll buy in January, if Arteta believes we need one.
Only way I see it is if Napoli over pay (unlikely for Italian clubs) and we have a replacement lined up to come in and replace Kiwior.
Otherwise, keep him until the Summer; our injuries are unrelenting, Tomiyasu has unreliable fitness, and don’t want to blood a new defender midway of season chasing the title.
Currently it’s unlikely to get a full season of availability even if you combined Tomiyasu, Calafiori, and Zinchenko.
I rate Tomiyasu highly, but he’s rarely available, Calafiori can’t play 3 games in a row and stay fit, and Zinchenko is a lock to get injured.
MLS looks like an option as cover, but aside from Kiwior we don’t have cover for CB that is ready to step in.
On yes we do.KT has played at left CB for Scotland, albeit in a back three, for some time.Of course he is not rated by our Manager, but it Kwior gets injured ,Arteta may have to eat humble pie and play the former Celtic man.
Arteta will rather play Saliba and Rice as CB than KT.