Mikel Arteta could lose Jakub Kiwior in January. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Jakub Kiwior is set to push for a move away from Arsenal in the January transfer window as a number of clubs have shown interest in the Polish talent.
The 24-year-old has been at Arsenal since January 2023 after joining a move of 20 million euros from Spezia. During his time at the Emirates Stadium, the natural centre-back has often been deployed as a left-back.
Kiwior has had some impressive moments with Arsenal, particularly at the start of this year, but the arrival of Ricciardo Calafiori has taken minutes away from the Polish star.
The defender has played just seven times for Arteta’s side this season, racking up 321 minutes of action. That has taken his appearances to 45, but not enough for the versatile defender to enter the January transfer window.
The sources said Caught offside recently AC Milan is thinking about selling Kiwiorwhile several other clubs such as Napoli, Bologna, Juventus, Villarreal and Marseille have also shown interest in the Gunners star.
Amid links away from the Emirates Stadium, Kiwior is now reportedly set to leave north London in January and The Premier League giants may already have a replacement.
Arsenal star Jakub Kiwior could return to Italy in January
Having started just two games for Arsenal this season against Preston and Bolton in the League Cup, Kiwior is reportedly set to leave the Gunners in January. Football Insider.
The report claims clubs in Italy are willing to offer the 24-year-old a route back to Serie A with Juventus, AC Milan and Inter Milan all linked with the Poland international.
It is unclear whether these teams will push for a loan deal or look to acquire Kiwior’s services on a permanent basis. The latter is the most likely as it will allow the Italian clubs to see where the player is before committing to a long-term deal.
A January exit is better for both player and club, although Arsenal will lose a useful asset.
