Jakub Kiwior may be the player most affected by the imminent arrival of Cristhian Mosquera at Arsenal. The Polish defender currently finds himself at the bottom of the centre-back hierarchy at the Emirates, yet he continues to deliver composed and effective performances whenever called upon.
Kiwior typically earns a place in the starting line-up only when one of William Saliba or Gabriel is unavailable due to injury or suspension. Despite these limited opportunities, he has consistently impressed, showcasing his reliability and professionalism.
His limited game time has sparked interest from several clubs across Europe, with many monitoring his situation and exploring the possibility of a transfer. Nevertheless, Kiwior has remained committed to Arsenal and has not agitated for a move away from North London.
Pressure Mounting from Mosquera’s Arrival
The arrival of Mosquera could present a turning point. The Spanish defender’s signing may push Kiwior further down the pecking order, raising the likelihood that he will consider his options. It could also encourage Arsenal to evaluate potential offers for the Polish international.
However, according to Football Insider, Arsenal have no intention of parting ways with Kiwior during the current transfer window. The report makes it clear that the defender is not on the club’s transfer list, and the Gunners have no plans to entertain bids for his signature this summer.
This stance demonstrates the high regard in which Kiwior is held by the club. While competition for places is increasing, his performances have earned him the trust of the coaching staff and the appreciation of supporters.
A Valuable Member of the Squad
In an environment where adaptability and squad depth are crucial, retaining a dependable player like Kiwior is a sensible decision. Mosquera, while talented, is yet to prove himself in the Premier League. Kiwior, by contrast, has already demonstrated his quality and composure under pressure.
Keeping him at the Emirates not only provides security in a key position but also ensures that Arsenal have a proven alternative should injuries strike. The club’s decision to keep Kiwior appears both logical and beneficial in the short and long term.
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There is interest from Italy. Watch this space.
There certainly was last summer, and Arsenal could have sold him back then, not sure how much of that interest remains though.
The report everyone is referring to says that Mosquera isn’t being brought in to replace Kiwior, and that Arteta wants 4 CBs. It doesn’t explicitly state they wouldn’t entertain offers for Kiwior. In fact, with the known strong interest in Jorrel Hato, I think they’d be open to letting Kiwior walk if Hato can come in. As much as I’d love to keep Kiwior, he’s shown he’s ready to be more than a backup somewhere other than Arsenal, and if he wants to leave I wish him the best.
Arsenal’s First XI;
Gk: Raya
Def: Timber, Saliba, Gabriel, Skelly
Midfield: ødegaard, Zubimendi, Rice
Forward: Saka, Gyõkeres, Eze
Second XI;
Gk: Kepa
Def: White, Mosquera, Kiwior, Calafiori
Midfield: Nõrgaard, Nwaneri, Trossard
Forward: Madueke, Jesus, Martinelli
To say that Mosquera signing puts Kiwior down the pecking order suggests that you don’t understand our defensive permutations. Kiwior is not in direct competition with Mosquera. One is left center-back, while the other is right center-back. Kiwior is a backup to Gabriel and he was absolutely phenomenal in Gabriel’s absense — showing that he can do a decent job when called upon. Mosquera, on the other hand, is backup to Saliba. Although young, he comes in with a lot of experience, having played about two full seasons of football at Valencia.
Barring an outrageous bid for Kiwior, it’s almost certain that he’s staying. Remember also that Tomiyasu’s contract was mutually terminated. The candidates for the exit door include: Zinchenko, Viera, Nelson, Lakonga, and Tavares.
Cool talk Alex, kiwior is pretty cool now ,it will be foolish if we loose him,it’s not too much to have 3 solid defenders. I hope d new defender wont disturb anything
Mosquera is a right footed defender, Kiwior is left footed. Use some logic and common sense.
It’s more likely Mosquera will be understudy to Saliba.
A poor piece of speculation.
Having played during the “run in” …including the Champions League and played well..It would now make perfect sense to sell Kiwior.At a time when he would maximise his worth in the Transfer Market.He has previously stated that he wants to play a fuller role.Something that will not happen at Arsenal.If we do sell it will be interesting to see how much Berta is capable of extracting from the Market.Something that Edu constantly failed to do. He often failed to do much more than “loan out” or bring in fees that were likely to make any difference to Arsenal’s PSR needs.
There is absolutely no doubt Kiwier is an integral member of our squad. Not only he is extremely reliable when called upon but also he is extremely professional and committed to the Arsenal cause. Also, we will need squad depth considering the number of games we play over the entire season.
The recruitment of Mosquera has no bearing on the future of Kwior who has proved to be a very decent back up for Gabriel and is always available ,unlike Calafiori who looks more comfortable at LCB than he is at LB.As Kwior is a marketable asset i do expect him to be sold during the current window, and on this occasion we might just make a modest profit on the deal.