Arsenal may let a defender depart the membership quickly, with European giants circling.
The Gunners have been imperious on the again this season, conceding simply 11 occasions all season to date. William Saliba has been the star of the defence alongside Gabriel, although Declan Rice has been integral to the aspect out of possession, too.
However with Jurrien Timber out long-term, Takehiro Tomiyasu set for the Asian Cup early subsequent yr and Ben White being compelled to win again his place within the aspect by benefit, Mikel Arteta has a dilemma to make on one other defender in his squad.
AC Milan are hoping to persuade Arsenal to half with Jakub Kiwior within the upcoming switch window.
In keeping with Calcio Mercato, Milan are eager so as to add two defenders to their squad and the Polish centre-back is their foremost goal. Kiwior already has expertise of taking part in in Serie A, making 43 appearances for Spezia previous to becoming a member of Arsenal for £21 million final January.
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He signed a five-and-a-half-year contract with the Gunners however has solely began 10 video games for the membership to date. Kiwior stays a peripheral determine on the Emirates, providing cowl at each centre-back and left-back.
Milan would have the ability to give him extra sport time and have been in discussions with Arsenal over a possible deal. Arteta values Kiwior’s versatility and could be reluctant to let him depart halfway via the season with a busy schedule forward.
Milan are reportedly hopeful of convincing Arsenal to let the 23-year-old be a part of them on mortgage with an choice to purchase. The Rossoneri are third in Serie A, six factors behind leaders and native rivals Inter, who beat them 5-1 again in September.
They’re additionally fascinated with signing Lloyd Kelly from Bournemouth however face competitors from Tottenham Hotspur.
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