{"id":643450,"date":"2024-07-18T13:26:22","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T17:26:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=643450"},"modified":"2024-07-18T13:26:22","modified_gmt":"2024-07-18T17:26:22","slug":"arsenal-riccardo-calafiori-jakub-kiwior-transfer-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/07\/18\/arsenal-riccardo-calafiori-jakub-kiwior-transfer-update\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal Face Tricky Obstacle in Chase for Euro 2024 Star; Defender \u2018Not Keen on the Move\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">As Arsenal aim to fine-tune their squad, the latest transfer talks with Bologna for left-back Riccardo Calafiori have taken an interesting turn. The Italian defender is keen on a move to North London, but Jakub Kiwior&#8217;s future might play a crucial role in the deal.<\/p>\n<h2>Bologna Want Jakub Kiwior in Arsenal Deal for Riccardo Calafiori<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udea8\ud83d\udd34\u26aa\ufe0f Bologna asked for Jakub Kiwior during talks with Arsenal for Riccardo Calafiori, but Polish defender\u2019s currently not keen on the move.<\/p>\n<p>Calafiori keeps waiting for Arsenal.<\/p>\n<p>\u21aa\ufe0f\ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf1 Kiwior can leave Arsenal on loan with mandatory buy clause, as reported in June. <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mo4lnf1YFl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/mo4lnf1YFl<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1813955308404048198?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 18, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><b>Bologna&#8217;s Interest in Jakub Kiwior<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">According to <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1813955308404048198\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fabrizio Romano,<\/a> during the discussions between the clubs regarding Calafiori, the Italian club expressed interest in Polish defender Kiwior. The Gunners signed the 24-year-old in January 2023 from Spezia, and he has since made a handful of appearances for them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/07\/17\/reiss-nelson-west-ham-transfer-arsenal\/\" target=\"_self\">Arsenal\u2019s &#8220;Exciting Offensive Talent&#8221; Receives Interest From London Rivals<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Despite his potential, the defender has struggled to secure a regular starting spot under Mikel Arteta, leading to speculation about his future. Reports from June suggested that Kiwior could leave on loan with a mandatory buy clause, but he is currently &#8220;not keen on a move&#8221; to Bologna. This reluctance could complicate the negotiations for Calafiori.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Watch:\u00a0<\/strong>The Domino Effect Ruining Football<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"THE DOMINO EFFECT RUINING FOOTBALL\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fNQxiqia1Vo?start=20&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><b>Riccardo Calafiori&#8217;s Potential Fit at Arsenal<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">The 22-year-old left-back from Bologna, has been on Arsenal\u2019s radar for some time. Known for his pace, crossing ability, and defensive acumen, Calafiori could provide valuable depth to the North Londoners&#8217; backline.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/07\/16\/emile-smith-rowe-fulham-bid\/\" target=\"_self\">Arsenal Reject Bid for Midfielder With &#8220;Killer Instinct&#8221; as Suitors Keep Chasing<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In Serie A last year, the Italian contributed with two goals and five assists as\u00a0<em>I Rossobl\u00fa\u00a0<\/em>booked their ticket to the UEFA Champions League for the first time since the 1964-65 season. His versatility could also help Arteta rest the likes of Gabriel Magalhaes, Takehiro Tomiyasu, and Jurrien Timber when needed.<\/p>\n<h3>\u201cWaiting for Arsenal\u201d<\/h3>\n<p>Romano further adds that the Italian defender is waiting for Arteta and co. to make a move and confirm his transfer to The Emirates Stadium.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Arsenal fans will be eager to see how this transfer saga unfolds, with Calafiori\u2019s patience and desire to join the club offering a glimmer of hope for a successful outcome.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As Arsenal aim to fine-tune their squad, the latest transfer talks with Bologna for left-back Riccardo Calafiori have taken an interesting turn. The Italian defender is keen on a move to North London, but Jakub Kiwior&#8217;s future might play a crucial role in the deal. 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