Arsenal are preparing to offload Jakub Kiwior for a fee in the region of €25-30 million during the summer transfer window as they look to boost their transfer budget per Just Arsenal sources. The Polish defender has struggled to secure a regular starting place under Mikel Arteta, and the club is now open to selling him to fund new signings.
Kiwior attracted significant interest during the winter transfer window, with clubs such as Sevilla, Villarreal, Juventus, AC Milan, Inter Milan, Napoli, Atalanta, Fiorentina, and Bologna all expressing an interest in signing him. Sources indicate that the defender remains open to offers from Premier League, Serie A, and La Liga clubs in the summer and will prioritise a move to a team where he can be guaranteed regular playing time. Additionally, unnamed clubs from both England and Italy have inquired about the possibility of signing him on loan rather than on a permanent transfer.
Mikel Arteta is keen to restructure Arsenal’s defensive line and ensure that his squad is well-equipped for the challenges of next season. While Kiwior has been a useful squad player, he has not been a first-choice option, and Arsenal believe they can find a better fit for their long-term defensive plans. The Gunners want to strengthen their squad, and the funds from Kiwior’s departure will be reinvested into signing a new centre-back.
Several names have already emerged as potential defensive targets for Arsenal. Among those being considered are the likes of, Dean Huijsen, Jorrel Hato and Marc Guéhi. These players have been identified as strong candidates to bolster Arsenal’s defensive ranks, with the club aiming to add youth and quality to their backline.
Arsenal’s summer transfer window will be crucial in determining their ability to challenge for major honours next season. The Gunners have already assembled a strong squad, but further reinforcements are necessary to take the next step. Offloading Kiwior will provide additional funds to invest in key areas, helping Arteta strengthen his team and compete at the highest level.
The make up of our central defence next season is an interesting issue what with the strong rumours concerning the departure of Kwior, the seemingly never ending injuries suffered by the unfortunate Tomi, and the ideal role for Calafiori who can cover as back up for Gabriel at left CB or fill at LB.I suspect Kwior and Tomi are no longer in Arteta’s future plans,and of the options mentioned in the article I hope we can recruit the highly impressive Huijsen from Bournemouth particularly because he is equally comfortable on the right or left.While he is right footed, he is used as a LCB by Bournemouth but he can step in for Saliba or Gabriel neither of whom can be expected to play in every match.With Timber and White quite capable in the right CB position we would have strength and depth in central defence but of course we need to add quality in terms of strikers and in my opinion we need a natural left back to replace the admirable Tierney.I say this because I sincerely hope our Manager does not continue the experiment of using a natural midfielder such as MLS as an inverted LB.
There goes Grandad as usual, talking sense. I want him as the next manager.
Anyone out there second it. 😉👍
I don’t think he will be sold and certainly hope he isn’t as I rate him a decent back up.
We won’t get much for 2mil, thats all he’s worth. Accident waiting to happen.
Certainly not good enough for us though.