Crystal Palace may look to sign 25-year-old Polish utility man Jakub Kiwior from Arsenal if they sell Marc Guehi in the summer transfer window.

According to a report by Football Transfers, Jakub Kiwior is the subject of interest from Crystal Palace. The Eagles are keen on reinforcing their defensive unit by signing a centre-back in the summer transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding Marc Guehi’s long-term future. So, the 25-year-old Arsenal utility man has emerged as a target for the South London outfit.

Jakub Kiwior and his Arsenal situation

Jakub Kiwior has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Arsenal from Spezia Calcio in a deal worth £20 million in January 2023. While the Pole has been made his mark in his limited opportunities, he has not been a regular starter for the North London club in the last two and a half years, with the situation leaving him frustrated.

However, the 25-year-old has been a utility man for Arsenal due to his ability to play as a centre-back and a left-back equally adeptly. Kiwior has turned out over 50 times thus far for the Premier League club while chipping in with three goals and five assists.

However, the lack of game time has compelled Kiwior to mull over a possible departure from the Emirates in the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, the Polish defender has no shortage of suitors pursuing his signature, with several well-known clubs vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window. Crystal Palace may also be among his prospective suitors.

Move across London on the horizon?

Crystal Palace’s interest Jakub Kiwior is understandable. The Eagles are in a spot of bother over Marc Guehi’s long-term future, as the English international has entered the final 12 months of his contract. The Crystal Palace captain’s situation has piqued the attention of several bigwigs, with Manchester United competing with Liverpool for his signature.

So, Kiwior has emerged as a viable target for Crystal Palace, and the Arsenal utility man may be part of the deal that takes Eberechi Eze to Arsenal. While recent reports have suggested that the North London outfit may offer the 25-year-old Pole a new contract, using him as makeweight to land Eze may be a masterstroke.

However, it is unclear if the Polish utility man is ready to join Crystal Palace, considering he can play European football if he returns to Serie A or stays at Arsenal. So, it will be interesting to see if Kiwior replaces Guehi at Selhurst Park in the summer transfer window.