FC Porto are hoping to sign Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior during the summer transfer window, and they are hopeful of getting the deal done quickly.
According to an update by reputed Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, FC Porto have submitted a loan-to-buy offer for Jakub Kiwior. Meanwhile, the reliable Ben Jacobs has revealed that the Portuguese giants are hopeful of getting the deal done quickly.
Arsenal signed the Pole for a fee of around €20 million, but he has not been able to hold a regular starting spot. There is no doubt that Kiwior is a quality player and he has shown his ability during his cameos for Arsenal. However, he needs to play regularly at this stage of his career.
A move away from Arsenal would be ideal for him. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. The defender will be desperate for regular game time at this stage of his career. Sitting on the bench at a big club is unlikely to benefit him.
Kiwior should join FC Porto
A switch to FC Porto will allow him to play regularly. He has already displayed his quality in Italy and England. There is no doubt that the 25-year-old has the ability to succeed in Portugal as well. He could become a key player for Porto going forward. Kiwior is very much at the peak of his career and he could improve further with regular minutes. He will look to establish himself as a regular starter for the club.
Meanwhile, Arsenal have plenty of depth in the defensive unit, and it would make sense for them to let the player leave. It remains to be seen whether they are ready to accept the €20 million loan-to-buy offer. It would certainly be an inexpensive acquisition for Porto in the short run. Recent reports have claimed that the two clubs have agreed on the rough conditions of a deal.
Kiwior is likely to be keen on regular game time this season and it remains to be seen whether he decides to push for the move. The Polish international needs regular minutes ahead of the World Cup next year and it seems unlikely that Arsenal will force him to stay against his wishes. It remains to be seen whether all parties can wrap up the move quickly in the coming weeks.