Overview

• Fabrizio Romano reports that Porto are in active discussions and plan to submit a renewed offer for the Poland international this week after an earlier bid was rejected.
• Ben Jacobs reports Porto are optimistic about a deal structured as an initial loan with a buy obligation, with hopes of an agreement by early next week.
• Arsenal’s valuation has not been disclosed, but a sale could yield a profit given Kiwior’s €20 million arrival in 2023.
• Recent coverage notes Arsenal’s heavy summer outlay and difficulty moving high-wage squad players, factors that increase openness to sales before the deadline.
• Romano has indicated Arsenal could pursue a defender such as Rennes’ Jérémy Jacquet if departures, potentially including Kiwior and Oleksandr Zinchenko, materialize.