Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior appears ready to push for a January departure, with Napoli reportedly making the Poland international a priority target amid a growing defensive crisis at the club.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Napoli’s need for reinforcements has intensified after centre-back Alessandro Buongiorno picked up a training injury expected to keep him sidelined for several weeks.
Softfootball understands the Serie A leaders had already been eyeing the market before the setback, but his absence has now added urgency to their search.
Juventus veteran Danilo has also been floated as a potential alternative, while PSG outcast Milan Skriniar remains loosely linked despite persistent ties to Juventus.
Kiwior, however, is understood to be the Scudetto winners’ preferred target as they look to strengthen their backline for the second half of the season.
The 24-year-old has struggled for regular playing time under Mikel Arteta this season, finding himself behind William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães in Arsenal’s defensive pecking order.
A move to Napoli could offer the Polish international more consistent first-team football while giving Antonio Conte another reliable option in defense.
Napoli are expected to remain active in the January transfer market as they seek to maintain their push for domestic success, with strengthening the defence viewed as one of the club’s top priorities.
