Arsenal will reportedly look to keep Jakub Kiwior at the Emirates beyond the summer transfer window by offering him a new contract amid his desire to leave the club.
According to a report by Graeme Bailey on TBR Football, Jakub Kiwior faces an uncertain future at Arsenal heading into the summer transfer window. The Polish international is ready to embark on a new adventure after the 2024/25 season ends. However, the Gunners hope to convince the versatile defender to remain at the Emirates for the long haul by offering him a new contract.
Jakub Kiwior and his Arsenal frustrations
Jakub Kiwior has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Arsenal from Spezia Calcio in a deal worth £20 million in January 2023. While the Pole has been solid at the back whenever he has received his deserved opportunities, he has not been a regular starter for the North London club in the last two and a half years.
However, the 25-year-old has been a utility player for Arsenal due to his ability to play as a centre-back and a left-back equally adeptly. Kiwior has turned out over 50 times thus far for the Premier League club while chipping in with three goals and five assists.
However, the lack of game time has left Kiwior frustrated, even though he will likely amass over 2,000 minutes of action this season. In addition, the Polish international has no shortage of suitors pursuing his signature, with several high-profile Serie A clubs vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window.
What next?
Recent reports have also linked Jakub Kiwior with Ligue 1 giants Marseille. However, Arsenal will aim to keep the versatile defender at the Emirates beyond the summer transfer window by offering him a new contract.
The Gunners are ready to offer improved terms to the 25-year-old Pole when they offer him the new contract. However, the report has revealed that Kiwior’s “first-team run has only heightened his determination to seek first team football elsewhere next season”.
In addition, Arsenal will unlikely deviate from the first-choice pairing of William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes next season. So, it makes sense for Kiwior to part ways with the North London outfit in the summer transfer window, even if he received an improved contract in the coming weeks.