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Jakub Kiwior’s Arsenal Future Uncertain Amid Serie A Interest

Kiwior’s Reliable Stand-In Role Could Be Short-Lived

Jakub Kiwior has quietly gone about his work at Arsenal, stepping in admirably since Gabriel Magalhães picked up a hamstring injury against Fulham. Yet despite nine steady performances in the heart of defence alongside William Saliba, the Polish international is expected to return to a bench role once the Brazilian is fit.

Mikel Arteta, under growing pressure to deliver tangible success, may find himself with a surplus in central defence come summer. According to Football Insider, “Arteta will be happy to let Kiwior leave this summer despite his increased game-time of late,” as the Gunners seek to address squad depth and financial flexibility.

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Transfer Tussle Looms Between Inter and Juventus

With Juventus and Inter Milan circling, Kiwior is weighing his future. His versatility remains attractive in a league that values tactical intelligence and defensive discipline. As Football Insider reports, both Italian clubs “remain keen on signing the versatile Kiwior,” presenting a key decision point for the 25-year-old – continue as a rotation player at Arsenal or pursue a starting role in Serie A.

Arsenal’s willingness to sell could be influenced by UEFA’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). “Kiwior could be sold to help boost Arsenal’s own transfer kitty ahead of the summer window,” sources confirmed to Football Insider.

PSR, Priorities, and the Push for Silverware

While Arsenal prioritise retaining Saliba amid Real Madrid’s interest, Kiwior’s sale is increasingly seen as a financial opportunity rather than a tactical loss. “Even he will accept that he’s unlikely to displace the Brazilian or Saliba in central defence,” reads the report. In that context, his departure could free up funds to target high-profile players like Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins.

Renato Veiga’s uncertain future at Juventus, following his loan from Chelsea, further opens the door for a Kiwior move. For Arsenal, it’s a delicate balancing act – managing resources without weakening squad depth.

Window of Opportunity or Risk?

Arteta’s transfer window cannot afford failure. With growing fan impatience and back-to-back trophyless campaigns, each move this summer must serve a dual purpose: squad reinforcement and financial prudence. Kiwior, dependable yet expendable, finds himself at the heart of this dilemma.

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There’s a sense of unease around the idea of letting Jakub Kiwior go. While he may not start ahead of Gabriel or Saliba, his performances have been solid, dependable, and professional. In a long campaign that spans four competitions, depth is not a luxury – it’s a necessity.

Letting him leave, especially with no clear replacement lined up, feels like short-term thinking. Fans remember past windows where similar moves left us threadbare during crunch periods. Kiwior might not be headline material, but he’s the type of player who wins you points in February or shores things up in injury crises.

Moreover, given Arteta’s high standards for defenders, who replaces Kiwior at the same level or better, on the cheap? And if he’s sold purely for PSR relief, doesn’t that send a concerning message about Arsenal’s financial model – especially after failing to win silverware again?

Selling him to fund a striker like Watkins may be justifiable, but not without a plan to backfill his role. If we’ve learned anything from title-challenging seasons, it’s that you’re only as strong as your bench.