Arsenal defender now pushing for summer transfer

Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior is pushing for a move away from the Gunners in the search of regular playing time, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The centre-back has been a quality backup option behind William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes for the Gunners. His situation may not change next term.

Hence, he is likely to pursue a new challenge elsewhere. Manager Mikel Arteta would like to keep him, but the player has other plans in mind.

Arsenal turned down an offer from a Portuguese club earlier in June and it is claimed that more clubs are in the mix to land the former Spezia man.

Kiwior was on the radar of several Serie A teams last summer, and we won't be surprised if there is renewed interest in the centre-back this month.

Arsenal have already signed a young centre-back in Cristhian Mosquera, but they are open to landing another if Kiwior were to depart soon.

Rennes' Jeremy Jacquet has emerged as a target in recent days.