FC Porto are pursuing Jakub Kiwior and aim to finalise a move on an initial loan that includes a buy obligation, with negotiations progressing and a potential agreement expected early next week. Porto target defensive reinforcements to strengthen Francesco Farioli's backline and view Kiwior as a suitable addition. Kiwior had a stop-start spell at Arsenal, impressing when Gabriel Magalhaes was injured but subsequently falling down the pecking order after the returns of William Saliba, Gabriel and Arsenal's signing of Cristhian Mosquera. Kiwior prefers a move outside the Premier League and values regular football and Europa League competition. Arsenal will seek to protect the player's estimated £20 million value.
According to respected journalist Ben Jacobs, Porto are increasingly optimistic about finalising a deal that would see the Polish international move to the Estadio do Dragao on an initial loan, which would include a buy obligation clause. Although nothing has been officially concluded at this stage, negotiations are understood to be progressing well, and Porto hope to have an agreement in place by early next week.
Kiwior has had a stop-start spell in North London. The Polish defender was crucial for the Gunners last season when he impressed in the starting line up after the injury suffered by Gabriel Magalhaes. However, with William Saliba and Gabriel fit and Arsenal signing Cristhian Mosquera this summer, Kiwior has fallen down the pecking order and after realising that he will not get enough playing time at the club, he is open to the idea of leaving the North London club.
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