Kiwior v PSG

Serie A giants make Arsenal man a priority target for January

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Jakub Kiwior’s future at Arsenal is uncertain as interest from Serie A clubs grows, with the defender struggling to secure regular game time under Mikel Arteta. The 23-year-old, who joined Arsenal from Spezia in January 2023, had a promising start in the latter half of last season but has found opportunities harder to come by this term. The arrival of Riccardo Calafiori has further limited his chances, pushing Kiwior further down the pecking order.

The lack of playing time has also affected his confidence, as he has made some costly errors during his limited appearances. Arsenal’s strong defensive options have left little room for rotation, leaving Kiwior on the fringes of the squad. This situation has caught the attention of several Serie A clubs, including Napoli, Inter Milan, and Juventus. According to Area Napoli, Napoli has identified Kiwior as a key target for the January transfer window, as they aim to strengthen their defence under Antonio Conte. The reigning Serie A champions view the Polish international as a player who could add depth and tactical flexibility to their backline as they push for another league title.

Kiwior for Poland
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Kiwior’s prior experience in Serie A with Spezia makes him a particularly attractive option for these clubs. A return to Italy could provide him with the regular playing time he needs to rediscover his form and confidence. From Arsenal’s perspective, selling Kiwior in January could free up funds for reinvestment, though it would reduce their defensive depth during a season where they are competing on multiple fronts.

Napoli’s interest is particularly significant, with the club reportedly viewing Kiwior as a top priority. While a move would benefit the player, Arsenal will need to carefully evaluate whether they can afford to lose a defender midway through the season.


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  1. Kivior, Zinny, Tomi and Jesus’s are all surplus. That’s around £500k per week wages too.
    Reinvest in a prolific striker and another quality midfielder to nail down a trophy.
    Thuram, Osimhen or Isak for goals. Maybe Endrick on loan?
    DeJong, Valverde, Tchouameni, Arda Gulan or Zubimenda. Better to get two big money, quality recruits than four or five unhappy, out of form squad players that don’t improve our starting XI

    1. I think you’re right about possible sales but actually selling them could well be tricky (at least if a reasonable return is needed). If the position was reversed, would Arsenal consider buying any of them now? That’s the problem – if we know their shortcomings, so do all the clubs.

      While I think Arsenal may try and offload Kiwior in the January window, but I doubt the others you list will leave.

      Most of Arsenal’s potential targets are unlikely to be available until the summer (if then) and there will be a lot of competition for some of the names you’ve mentioned. We’ll see.

  2. I really doubt Arsenal will let him go, especially with the injury troubles that seem to plague the squad. Mikel Arteta must recognize that he needs every player available to navigate the challenges ahead. Holding onto depth could be crucial for their success!

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