Napoli have been on Jakub Kiwior’s case since last summer, but Arsenal still haven’t opened the door to a January transfer, according to a report.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Jakub Kiwior of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Nottingham Forest FC at Emirates Stadium on November 23, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
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Following links between Napoli and Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior over the last week, Alfredo Pedulla confirms that the Serie A side initially sounded out the player last summer, and Antonio Conte is a far of the defender’s profile.
Pedulla also confirms that Kiwior wants to play more, which is unsurprising, but the journalist adds that Arsenal haven’t opened the door for the 24-year-old to leave on loan – which is seemingly what Napoli want.
If Napoli are to sign Kiwior in the January transfer window, Mikel Arteta would first need to give the green light. That hasn’t happened yet.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 11: Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammate Jakub Kiwior and William Saliba during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD6 match between Arsenal FC and AS Monaco at Emirates Stadium on December 11, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
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Il Mattino recently reported that Kiwior was unhappy with Arteta’s decision to drop him from the starting lineup over the weekend.
The centre-back played 90 minutes against Manchester United, Fulham, and AS Monaco, with the Gunners only conceding a single goal across the three games.
Kiwior may have felt that was enough to keep his place when Gabriel Magalhaes returned from injury, but the Brazilian immediately returned to the starting lineup on Saturday.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 04: Rasmus Hojlund of Manchester United controls the ball whilst under pressure from Jakub Kiwior of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester United FC at Emirates Stadium on December 04, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
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Il Mattino added that Kiwior had asked to be sold, and that Napoli were pushing to sign him. They claimed the Serie A club could make a move in January, and that talks are planned with the player’s representatives in the next few days.
Italian clubs have consistently been linked with Kiwior, likely in part due to his history in Serie A. The Poland international has already proven he can be a success in the country with Spezia, so the incentive is there to pick him up if Arsenal make him available.
For now, Kiwior will be preparing for Arsenal’s League Cup quarter-final against Crystal Palace, having played every minute of the Gunners’ two games in the competition so far.
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