Arsenal reject Kiwior bid as Porto’s €27M loan-to-buy proposal fails to meet Gunners’ expectations for a permanent transfer.
Arsenal have reportedly reject a formal bid from FC Porto for Polish defender Jakub Kiwior, according to a report from A Bola. The Portuguese giants submitted a proposal structured as a loan with an obligation to buy, valued at €27 million, but the Gunners were not convinced by either the format or the valuation.
The North London club dismissed the bid, citing their preference for a permanent transfer rather than a loan-to-buy arrangement.
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Arsenal are said to value Kiwior at €30 million, and are unwilling to negotiate below that threshold. Manager Mikel Arteta reportedly sees Kiwior as a key squad member heading into the 2025/26 season, especially given the club’s packed fixture list across domestic and European competitions.
Since joining from Spezia in January 2023 for €25 million plus add-ons, Kiwior has made steady progress at the Emirates. He featured in 30 matches last season, scoring once and providing two assists.
His versatility as a centre-back, left-back, and defensive midfielder has made him an invaluable asset. Notably, his composed performance against PSG in the Champions League earned praise, especially for his handling of Kylian Mbappé.
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FC Porto’s pursuit of Kiwior was part of their broader effort to reinforce their defensive line. However, Arsenal’s firm stance and valuation led Porto to reconsider, with no follow-up bid currently on the table.
With Kiwior under contract until 2028 and reportedly settled in London, Arsenal appear determined to retain him unless their terms are met.
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