Tuttosport lists Jakub Kiwior among Juventus defensive targets | OneFootball

The Italian daily Tuttosport writes this Friday that Jakub Kiwior, from FC Porto, together with Marcos Senesi, from Bournemouth, is the main target for Juventus to strengthen their defensive line, with just over three months to go until the summer transfer window opens.

According to the publication, the sporting director of the Vecchia Signora, Marco Ottolini, was in Portugal last week taking notes on the Polish international, although it is not clear whether he watched him during the defeat against Sporting at Estádio José Alvalade (where Kiwior came on as a substitute), or during the 2-2 draw with Benfica at Estádio da Luz (where he started).

The 26-year-old defender, it is added, has been followed by the Bianconeri since 2025, when the position was held by Cristiano Giuntoli, especially since he gained visibility in Italy during his time at Spezia, between 2021 and 2023.

At that time, Arsenal did not hesitate and, in January, made an offer of around 20 million euros to ‘rescue’ him. However, the player never established himself as an undisputed starter at the Emirates Stadium, so the English club agreed to loan him out last summer.

The millions being discussed

Jakub Kiwior arrived at FC Porto on a one-season loan, for a fee close to two million euros, with the board led by André Villas-Boas securing a purchase option set at 17 million euros, potentially rising to 23 million depending on the achievement of certain objectives.

The same article also states that the blue and white management has communicated its willingness to negotiate the Polish international’s transfer for at least 35 million euros, a figure which, according to the publication, falls short of the performances he has delivered for the club. In addition, there will always be a reimbursement to Arsenal of two million euros, as per the terms of the agreement between the two clubs.

Since his arrival in Portugal, Jakub Kiwior has been a regular choice for Italian coach Francesco Farioli, usually alongside compatriot Jan Bednarek at the heart of the defense, although injuries in the squad have sometimes forced him to be ‘shifted’ to left-back.

For now, the player’s goal is to help FC Porto win the Primeira Liga title, triumph in the Portuguese Cup, and maintain their campaign in the Europa League. Meanwhile, at the end of this March, Kiwior also aims to contribute to Poland’s qualification for the World Cup, in a play-off involving Albania, Ukraine, and Sweden.

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