Arsenal Kiwior reject opening bid for defender ahead of January transfer window

Kiwior has made 50 appearances in all competitions since joining Arsenal from Serie B outfit Spezia Calcio in January 2023.

In that time, the 24-year-old has proven an able understudy to William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes at the heart of Mikel Arteta’s defence, while also providing strong cover at full-back.

But Kiwior has made just two starts in the Premier League this season and it’s believ the. Poland international has grown increasingly frustrated with his bit-part role in north London.

There has mounting speculation that Kiwior could be set for a return to Italy and recent indicat. Arsenal were open to the idea of the versatile Pole leaving on loan this winter.

Juventus and Inter Milan have both been credit with an interest in recent months but. Napoli are emerging as the frontrunners to wrap up a deal for when the January transfer window opens for business.

According to Italian publication Tuttosport, ทางเข้า ufabet Napoli have made their first serious steps to prise away from the Emirates, lodging an initial €15m (£12.5m) bid for the out-of-favour Arsenal man.

However, it’s claim Arsenal are not even entertaining this proposal and will be demanding a fee upwards of €25m (£20m) for Kiwior to depart on a permanent basis next month.

The report adds that Napoli face an ‘uphill’ struggle in convincing the Premier League giants to part with unless they significantly increase their offer.

Kiwior’s current contract with the Gunners runs through to the summer of 2028.

Kiwior was rumour to be on his way out of Arsenal last January but his agent put an end to this speculation, insisting his client remained committed to the club.

‘Kuba is an Arsenal player,’ Pawel Zimonczyk told Polish outlet Kanal Sportowy at the time.