Jakub Kiwior, the 24-year-old Polish defender, has been making headlines recently with his impressive performances for Arsenal in the Premier League. However, with Gabriel Magalhaes returning to the squad, Kiwior’s playing time has been significantly reduced, sparking speculations about his future at the Emirates.
One team that has consistently been linked with Kiwior is Napoli, with the Italian club’s manager, Antonio Conte, reportedly asking the board to find a top-class defender following Alessandro Buongiorno’s injury. According to Italian outlet Tuttosport, Kiwior is one of the top targets for Napoli, along with Danilo, Bremer, and Juan Cabal from Juventus. However, the latter two are currently injured, making Kiwior a more attractive option.
Arsenal, however, is not willing to let Kiwior go easily, with the club setting a price tag of at least €25 million for a permanent transfer. Napoli, on the other hand, would prefer a loan deal, which has caused a stalemate in the negotiations. „The negotiations are complex because Napoli does not want to spend a high amount on a defender in January,” reported areanapoli.it.
Despite the challenges, Napoli remains keen on signing Kiwior, who has already gained valuable experience in the Italian league during his stint with Spezia. „He’s a defender at a very good level, young, and has already played in Italy. He doesn’t play much at Arsenal and would happily accept a transfer to Napoli in January,” stated the Italian portal.
It’s worth noting that Kiwior has been linked with other top European clubs, including AC Milan, Juventus, and Fiorentina. However, Napoli seems to be the most serious contender for his signature.
In terms of stats, Kiwior has made 12 appearances for Arsenal this season, with 5 of those coming in the Premier League. He has also featured in the Champions League, with his most recent outing coming against AS Monaco, where Arsenal won 3-0.
The Polish defender’s current situation is reminiscent of his time at Spezia, where he struggled to get regular playing time before making a move to Arsenal. With Napoli willing to offer him a more prominent role, Kiwior may be tempted to make the switch to the San Paolo Stadium.
As the January transfer window heats up, it remains to be seen whether Napoli will be able to finalize a deal for Kiwior. One thing is certain, however – the Polish defender’s future is far from certain, and a move away from Arsenal could be on the cards sooner rather than later.
Key Stats:
* Kiwior has made 12 appearances for Arsenal this season
* He has featured in 5 Premier League matches
* He has played in the Champions League, including a 3-0 win over AS Monaco
* Arsenal wants at least €25 million for a permanent transfer
* Napoli prefers a loan deal
* Kiwior has experience playing in Italy with Spezia
