While the focus surrounding Arsenal during the summer transfer window will be on their signings, a crucial part of their business will also be their outgoings.
Mikel Arteta would be hoping that players who are surplus to requirements leave the Emirates Stadium to free up space for potential upgrades as next season, the Spaniard would especially hoping to win the Premier League title.
Jorginho suggested he could join Flamengo by admitting that he would like to play in Brazil.
While it looks likely that Thomas Partey could leave Arsenal as well. TBR Football revealed that Atletico Madrid held talks to re-sign Partey as well as Barcelona.
Now, Jakub Kiwior has been linked with a move to Bayer Leverkusen.
Bayern Munich enquire about signing Arsenal star Jakub Kiwior
Kiwior informed Arsenal he wanted to leave in November and was keen on a move to Juventus.
However, Mikel Arteta was keen on keeping Kiwior during the winter transfer window.
The Polish international, who was signed in January 2023 for £20 million (Sky Sports) has been a bit-part player during his spell at Arsenal, starting just nine starts in all competitions this season as well.
| JAKUB KIWIOR’S PLAYING TIME THIS SEASON | |
| COMPETITION | STARTS |
| PREMIER LEAGUE | 2 |
| CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | 4 |
| FA CUP | – |
| CARABAO CUP | 3 |
| TOTAL | 9 |
Tuttomercatoweb have revealed that Bayer Leverkusen have enquired about signing Kiwior in the last few days.
Whether Jonathan Tah leaves Leverkusen to join Barcelona or Piero Hincapie departs remains a mystery but the former Spezia defender could come in for either if they bid farewell to Xabi Alonso’s side.
If Bayer Leverkusen do wish to sign Kiwior, he could cost between £12.5 and £16.7 million. Arsenal famously sold Granit Xhaka to Leverkusen, who could be reunited with his former teammate now.
Granit Xhaka and Jakub Kiwior record together at Arsenal
If Kiwior does say yes to a move to Germany, he might not struggled to adapt to proceedings due to the Swiss international’s presence.
The former Arsenal midfielder is one of his side’s biggest and most experienced names and commands respect within the dressing room.
Xhaka and Kiwior played together eight times at Arsenal.
In those games, the pair won four games while drawing and losing two apiece.
