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

Napoli have failed with an opening offer of £12.5million for Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior.

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 ทางเข้า ufabet. Premier League this season and it’s believ the Poland international has grown increasingly frustrat with his bit-part role in north London.

There has mounting speculation that Kiwior could be set for a return to Italy and recentindicat. 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 Kiwior when the January transfer window opens for business.

Italian, Napoli have made their first serious steps to prise Kiwior 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 Kiwior 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.