Arsenal have reportedly entered fresh talks with FC Porto over the future of Jakub Kiwior, with the Portuguese giants pushing to secure the Poland international before the transfer deadline. The 25-year-old defender has slipped down Mikel Arteta’s pecking order following Cristhian Mosquera’s arrival and is now considering a move for more regular game time.
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Porto have approached Arsenal with a proposal to sign Kiwior on loan with an obligation to buy, according to O Jogo. Arsenal value the centre-back at around €30m (£25.4m/$32.6m) and are open to letting him leave if their demands are met. Crystal Palace are also monitoring the situation, but Porto are currently leading the race.
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Kiwior has struggled for regular minutes at Arsenal since his arrival from Spezia and finds himself behind William Saliba, Gabriel, and Mosquera. With Arsenal and Arteta chasing domestic and European glory, Arteta needs a settled defensive unit, leaving Kiwior as a surplus option. A move to Porto could revive his career, offering him Champions League football and a starring role.
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Reports from Portugal suggest Porto see Kiwior as a 'significant addition' who can add quality and depth to their backline. The defender was an unused substitute in Arsenal’s 5-0 win over Leeds, underlining his peripheral role. Fabrizio Romano has also confirmed talks remain ongoing, with a fresh Porto bid expected this week.
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Negotiations between Arsenal and Porto will continue in the coming days as the transfer deadline looms. If an agreement is reached, Kiwior could move initially on loan with a buy clause included. Should both Kiwior and Oleksandr Zinchenko depart, Arsenal and Arteta may look to add another defensive reinforcement before the window closes.