Sevilla identify Arsenal star as replacement for Sergio Ramos, want to sign another Gunners star in double raid: Reports

Sevilla manager Garcia Pimienta has reportedly identified Arsenal's Jakub Kiwior as a potential Sergio Ramos replacement. The Spanish side are also interested in signing midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga.

Ramos returned to Sevilla last summer on a free transfer and made 37 appearances across competitions. However, he's now left the club and is currently a free agent. To replace him, the Rojiblancos have identified Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior as a potential signing, as per Vamos mi Sevilla FC (via El Nacional).

The Polish defender joined the Gunners from Spezia Calcio in January 2023 and has made 38 appearances for them. He failed to get a starting spot and was often played as a left-back. The north London side are now in hot pursuit of Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna, which could further reduce Kiwior's playing time.

His contract expires in 2028 and as per Transfermarkt, his market value is €30 million. There has been no contact between the two clubs yet but as per the aforementioned report, a deal shouldn't be tough to go through. The Spanish side could also opt to make an offer for a loan.

Kiwior isn't the only Arsenal player Sevilla are interested in this summer, though. As per transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, they are set to sign midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga on a season-long loan this summer. The deal will also have a €12 million buy option.

Lokonga spent the last year on loan at Luton Town, making 19 appearances across competitions. His contract with the Gunners expires in 2026.

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Arsenal and Bologna in talks for Riccardo Calafiori: Reports

As per Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal and Bologna are still in talks for a potential transfer of Riccardo Calafiori. While the Italian has agreed on personal terms with the Gunners, the two sides are negotiating on the payment structure.

Bologna want €50 million for the defender as they also notably owe 50% of the fee to FC Basel, from where he arrived last summer. Arsenal, meanwhile, are open to paying €50 million but include add-ons in that fee.

Calafiori has had an excellent year so far. He made 37 appearances for Bologna across competitions last season, helping them finish fifth in Serie A and qualify for the UEFA Champions League. He then made his debut for Italy and featured at UEFA Euro 2024. While the Azzurri were eliminated in the Round of 16 against Switzerland, Calafiori was one of their standout performers.