FC Porto Step Up Chase for Arsenal’s Jakub Kiwior with Improved Transfer Bid

FC Porto are ready to make a new offer to sign Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior. The Portuguese club wants to complete the deal before the transfer window closes. The offer could be worth more than €20 million, which aligns with Arsenal’s minimum price for Kiwior’s sale as they look to boost their budget for new signings.

WHAT’S GOING ON WITH KIWIOR?

Jakub Kiwior may leave Arsenal because he is not getting much playing time. He joined Arsenal in January 2023 from Spezia for £20 million and was a key part of the team in the past, but now other defenders are prioritized ahead of him. He wants more minutes and is open to playing abroad, and Porto want him to be their main man in the defense. They had their first offer rejected, a €27 million loan-to-buy package, as Arsenal only want a permanent sale for at least €20 million. They are now coming with a second attempt.

WHY DOES THIS MATTER FOR ARSENAL AND PORTO?

Arsenal want to sign more players, but they need to sell someone to make room for them. Selling Kiwior or Oleksandr Zinchenko, who might join Fenerbahce, can generate the funds needed and free up a spot. Jérémy Jacquet is one of the options to replace Kiwior if he departs. Releasing Kiwior would also give Calafiori and Mosquera more minutes, as they have impressed this season. As for Porto, they are struggling in the league and need to improve their defense to compete for the most important titles, and they believe Kiwior would help them reach their goals.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR BOTH CLUBS?

The last week of the transfer window will be decisive for both clubs. If Porto close a deal for Kiwior, he would join them before their next game against Sporting. Porto are currently top in the Primeira Liga, level on points with 3 other teams, including Sporting CP. Arsenal, meanwhile, are top in the Premier League, along with Tottenham with a 100% win rate so far. Their next match is against current champions Liverpool. Whether Kiwior stays with Arsenal or goes to Porto, his situation can be key in both clubs’ ambitions for the rest of the season.