Arsenal ready to cash in on 'untouchable' star as Arteta plots transfer raid
ARSENAL could cash in on Jakub Kiwior this summer with reports that top European clubs are interested in the defender.
Kiwior has struggled to secure a starting position for the Gunners since joining from Spezia for around £21m last January.
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Despite his irregular playing time, Mikel Arteta and Arsenal reportedly labeled Kiwior 'untouchable' when AC Milan and Roma were interested in loaning the 23-year-old last month.
But that may have changed over time Football London claiming that Juventus are now sniffing around the centre-back.
AC Milan are said to still be interested in Kiwior, while Napoli are also monitoring the Poland international.
Arteta rarely chooses Kiwor in his preferred central defense position, with Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba both preferred to him.
The Pole has played the majority of his games at left-back this season and if he cashes in, Arsenal could bring in a new man on the left.
The North London club are reportedly eyeing a move for Ajax youngster Jorrel Hato.
The 17-year-old Dutchman can play as both a central defender and a left back and has already made his debut for the Dutch national team despite his young age.
Arsenal explored a deal for the teenager in January but cannot sign him until he turns 18 due to post-Brexit rules.
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The Premier League team has already signed a versatile defender from Ajax this season, with the arrival of Jurrien Timber in the summer.
But Timber is out after suffering an ACL injury in the first game of the season.
Ajax would like to extend Hato's contract, which currently only has eighteen months left, when he turns 18.
Should they secure the rising star on a long-term contract, it could reportedly hamper Arsenal's chances of completing the signing, likely to see his value increase significantly.
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