FC Porto have been interested in signing 25-year-old Polish utility man Jakub Kiwior from Arsenal during the summer window.
According to a report from Portuguese publication A Bola, Arsenal have turned down an approach from FC Porto for Jakub Kiwior over a possible loan move. The versatile Polish defender has been linked with the move away from the North London club in recent months, and the Gunners value him at around €30 million.
The Pole struggled for regular game time last season, and he needs to leave the club to play regularly. The versatile defender is approaching the peak of his career, and he needs to play every week. Sitting on the bench at Arsenal will not benefit him. Porto will be able to provide him with the opportunities he needs right now.
The Portuguese outfit could not convince Arsenal to sell the 25-year-old. The North Londoners have set a €30 million asking price for the defender, according to a report from A Bola. Arsenal paid €20 million to sign the defender, and they are looking to make a profit on him. It will be interesting to see if FC Porto are prepared to pay up. The report suggests they will unlikely return with another offer.
Porto move could be ideal for Kiwior
Jakub Kiwior will be desperate to get his career back on track with regular game time. Moving to Portugal could be ideal for him. He has been linked with a return back to Italy as well. There is no doubt that he is a quality player with a bright future, and he needs to join a club where he will get regular opportunities.
The Pole is capable of operating as a central defender as well as a full back. His versatility will be an added bonus for any club that manages to sign him. Arsenal have multiple defenders at their disposal and they are well stocked at the back. They will not be able to offer the Polish international regular game time. It makes sense for them to cash in on him.
The reported €30 million asking price is not substantial, and the player has the quality to justify the investment as well. It remains to be seen how the situation develops.
