Arsenal persuaded Jakob Kiwior to stay with the club until January and at that point if he wants to leave they will allow him to go.
The Polish international was open to returning to Serie A this summer, and he generated interest from a host of clubs with AC Milan, Inter Milan, Juventus, Roma and Bologna all making enquires at some point.
Chelsea are understood to be keen on Kiwior.
We also understand that Premier League rivals Aston Villa and Brighton are also admirers of the player.
However, despite signing Italian international Riccardo Calafiori this summer – Arsenal did not want to lose Kiwior, who the club rate very highly.
TBR understands that Mikel Arteta personally talked with Kiwior about his role in the coming months and it is believed he convinced him that he part of his plans going forward.
