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Arsenal 'receive enquiry' from European giants for first-team defender

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Napoli are reportedly exploring the possibility of bringing Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior to Italy on a loan deal for the remainder of the 2024-25 season.
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Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior has reportedly attracted interest from Italian side Napoli ahead of the January window.

The 24-year-old is struggling massively for game time at the Emirates this season, failing to start a single Premier League fixture for the Gunners.

Kiwior is firmly behind the likes of William Saliba and Brazilian star Gabriel in the centre-back pecking order in the mind of Mikel Arteta.

That being said, the Polish defender provides adequate cover in defensive positions for Arsenal, including on the left side of their back four.

Since securing a permanent switch from Spezia in Italy during the January window of 2023, Kiwior has featured in 47 matches for the Gunners, scoring twice.

Arsenal 'receive Napoli enquiry' for Kiwior

According to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio via Metro, Arsenal star Kiwior could be heading back to Serie A after two years in the Premier League.

The report claims that the Gunners have received an enquiry from Napoli for the services of the 24-year-old ahead of the January transfer window.

It is understood that Kiwior would move to the Italian giants on a loan deal for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign in order to earn regular game time.

However, Napoli head coach Antonio Conte supposedly has concerns over the abilities of the Poland international, considering that he has been unable to force his way into the Arsenal side.

With Kiwior's current contract at the Emirates expiring during the summer of 2028, the Gunners are currently able to drive a hard bargain for the permanent sale of the centre-back.

Would Arsenal require a Kiwior replacement?

Usually starting France international Saliba and Gabriel in Premier League matches, Arsenal boast arguably the best centre-back pairing in the Premier League.

The Gunners also have plenty of cover in that position as well, with Ben White, Riccardo Calafiori and Takehiro Tomiyasu all capable of operating in that role.

As a result, it is fair to assume that Arteta would not be desperate for a New Year replacement should Kiwior depart for Italy in the near future.

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