According to the Mirror, Arsenal plans to handle more players' transfers before the transfer window ends, with defender Kiviol and goalkeeper Hein likely leaving the team.
Sports director Berta is working hard to streamline Arteta's roster, and defender Kiviol, who was not playing in the Premier League 1-0 victory over Manchester United on Sunday, received strong attention from Porto. The Portuguese giants previously proposed a offer that included initial loan and forced buyout terms, with a total value of up to £23.3 million, but were rejected by Arsenal. However, negotiations between the two clubs continue.
Arteta is not in a hurry to sell the Polish international, but he understands the player is open to the transfer because he can't guarantee his playing time this season. Arsenal prefers permanent transfers as they haven't made significant player sales this summer, while Porto prioritizes a rental-to-buy-and-buy option, although they need to raise the offer to approach the Gunners' valuation.
Porto is in desperate need of fundraising to complete the deal and is very eager to partner Kiviol with his national teammate Bednarek to form the core of the defense. AC Milan, Inter Milan and Juventus also expressed interest in Kiviol, but at present, the 25-year-old is most likely to join Porto because the two clubs are directly in contact with the transfer.
Another condition is that if Kiviol leaves, Arsenal needs to find a suitable replacement. While Calafiori can provide Gabriel with a centre-back substitute, he is primarily regarded as a left back. In addition, Fu'an Jianyang's departure means that Arsenal's manpower on the back line will be more nervous.
Arsenal had previously intended to sign Guy and Heisen, but they realized it would be very difficult to attract top central defenders, as Saliba and Gabriel will undoubtedly continue as first choices. Harto was also one of the potential options, but he has moved to Chelsea.
Bremen is now a popular next home for Arsenal goalkeeper Hein, who has been hoping to loan the Estonian goalkeeper, but Arsenal hopes to sell it forever as Hein expires next summer. Frankfurt just announced the signing of Bremen's No. 1 goalkeeper Zetel, and Hein is seen as a suitable replacement. Sevilla also wanted to loan Hein, but gave up the plan after signing Newcastle's Vlachodymos.
It is understood that Arsenal youth training director Mertesacker used his relationship in Bremen to promote a potential transfer for Hein, who played for Bremen before joining Arsenal in 2011.
Arsenal is still looking for a solution to Zinchenko, who Fenerbahce had been interested, but now they prefer to loan West Ham's Alvarez. Betis and many other European clubs have been given the opportunity to sign Zinchenko. He has one year left on his contract with the club and Arsenal hopes to sell it to avoid losing the all-round left-back for free in 2026.
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