Jakub Kiwior Could leave Arsenal on Loan. According to the Polish edition of BBC Sport. Arsenal Football Club is reportedly willing to consider allowing Jakub Kiwior to leave on loan. When the winter transfer window opens in January. The 24-year-old defender has required only nine appearances this season, across all competitions.
Jakub Kiwior has thus far just played once in the league. Kiwior has only made most of these appearances as a substitute. Starting only in League Cup games against Bolton Wanderers and Preston North End. Kiwior isn’t getting many minutes at Arsenal, but he’s a regular for Poland.
Interest in the Kiwior during the summer transfer window has been particularly high in Italy. Where as many as a few had targeted the defender. Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio has claimed Napoli is keen on signing Kiwior on loan.
Napoli head coach Antonio Conte is watching. To see whether Kiwior is well enough to play for Napoli. With him not featuring too regularly for Arsenal, said Di Marzio. Kiwior, added, however, has to look for a club where he can get regular playing time. Because he still is one of Europe’s top defenders.
Yet, Arsenal are said to have changed their stance on Kiwior’s possible leaving the club. The club in turn initially opened the door to a loan deal. But now closed the door to that. And is now determined to only consider permanent transfers. Kiwior, though has not been able to cement a starting role.
🚨 Fiorentina and Napoli are eyeing a loan deal for Jakub Kiwior but it's unlikely Mikel Arteta will let the 24-year-old leave Arsenal in January.
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Jakub Kiwior Italy bound ?
The future at Arsenal of Kiwior is still unclear. Though he’s been a star for the squad. He hasn’t played enough to attract much media attention. When it comes to what the next step is.
Many clubs from Italy are interested. In to try and get him to further his career. More regular football, which is something a player in his prime would crave. Arsenal likes Kiwior’s contributions. But they must weigh whether to balance their needs with their desire for more playing time.
His name is relatively well-known in Italy. The clubs interested in him include Napoli and others. As a talented defender who could make the most of playing more regularly. His current Serie A side is particularly interested. In snapping him up they seek defensive reinforcement. After Juan Jesus is expected to leave.
Kiwior’s future could hinge on an important decision for Arsenal and the player himself. And if he goes out on loan. It will allow him to gain valuable match fitness. It could help get him back to Arsenal. As a more developed player, one who should be able to fight for a starting role.
It ultimately meant Arsenal was able to let Kiwior go out on loan. Freeing up resources and potentially allowing new signings or reinforcements elsewhere in the squad to come in. But if they do sell him outright. They will want to make sure. They get somewhere in the region of £16.6 million for a player they could have developed instead.
He may stay
However, Kiwior’s situation is one that reflects wider trends in football. In which young players leave their clubs for the sake of playing regular football elsewhere. Adapting well and performing well at a loan spell. It has the potential to boost survival by boosting its market value. Opening up a way to either Arsenal or another shop in the future.
Fans and analysts alike will be following Arsenal’s stance on Jakub Kiwior. As January gets closer. However, the club has since ruled out loan options. In a bid to keep control of his future. But also consider what is best for himself and the club.
With Kiwior’s playing time limited this season. Clubs such as Napoli. They are also reported interested. There is genuine doubt over whether he will stay at Arsenal. Arsenal’s decisions in January. However, will be crucial for how far Kiwior’s career goes. How pivotal they will be in Arsenal’s squad depth moving into the second half of the season?
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