Porto are close to signing Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior on a loan deal with an obligation to buy, with the player seeking regular first-team football this season.

Porto are optimistic about signing Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior on a loan deal with an obligation to buy. The 25-year-old Poland international has expressed a desire to leave the Premier League and play regular first-team football, making Porto an attractive destination. 

Negotiations between the two clubs are ongoing, with Porto’s latest proposal including a €7 million loan fee and a €20 million purchase clause.

Kiwior’s move to Porto would mark a significant addition to the Portuguese club’s defense. He has made 166 appearances for Arsenal since joining in January 2023 but has struggled to secure consistent playing time due to the team’s defensive depth.

With William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, and Riccardo Calafiori forming a strong defensive core, Kiwior’s opportunities have been limited.

The player’s preference for a move outside the Premier League clears the path for Porto, despite competition from Crystal Palace. Kiwior’s exclusion from Arsenal’s squad for their recent match against Manchester United signals the club’s readiness to sanction his departure.

Arsenal values Kiwior at around £26 million but appears willing to consider Porto’s proposal. The club’s defensive depth might render Kiwior surplus to requirements, especially with new signing Cristhian Mosquera further complicating his chances.

If Kiwior joins Porto, it would likely be part of a broader reshuffle in Arsenal’s defense. Fellow defenders Oleksandr Zinchenko and Reiss Nelson are also expected to depart, with Fulham reportedly interested in Nelson.