AC Milan and AS Roma have attempted to pursue a loan move for Arsenal’s Jakub Kiwior in January, but the Gunners are currently refusing to let him go.

BRENTFORD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 27: Mads Roerslev of Brentford is tackled by Jakub Kiwior of Arsenal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Brentford and Arsenal at Gtech Community Stadium on September 27, 2023 in Brentford, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
BRENTFORD, ENGLAND: Mads Roerslev of Brentford is tackled by Jakub Kiwior of Arsenal during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Brentford and Arsenal at Gtech Community Stadium on September 27, 2023. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Daniele Longo reports for Calciomercato that AC Milan are continuing their search for defensive reinforcements in the January transfer window, and they’ve recently tested the waters for Jakub Kiwior.

AS Roma have also made an attempt to sign Kiwior, proposing a loan deal. But Arsenal are not open to any kind of negotiation, at least for now.

Luca Bianchin of Gazzetta had also previously reported that Kiwior was a player of interest for Milan.

Kiwior was reportedly someone Milan kept an eye on during his time in Serie A, and the club now want to sign him.

Fulham's Mexican striker #07 Raul Jimenez heads the ball with Arsenal's Polish defender #15 Jakub Kiwior during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Fulham at the Emirates Stadium in London on August 26, 2023. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)
Fulham’s Raul Jimenez heads the ball with Arsenal’s Jakub Kiwior during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Fulham at the Emirates Stadium in London on August 26, 2023. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)

The centre-back was also linked with a move to Sevilla earlier this month, with reports claiming the Spanish club attempt to sign him on loan.

But Mikel Arteta refused to allow the transfer to go through, so Kiwior remained in north London for the start of the 2023/24 campaign.

Funnily enough, Arsenal then drew Sevilla in the Champions League group stage.

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 28: Mohamed Elneny and Jakub Kiwior of Arsenal celebrate the team's victory at full-time following the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Sheffield United at Emirates Stadium on October 28, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND: Mohamed Elneny and Jakub Kiwior of Arsenal celebrate the team’s victory at full-time following the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Sheffield United at Emirates Stadium on October 28, 2023. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Kiwior has made eight appearances for Arsenal so far this season, consisting of four starts and four late substitute showings.

The Poland international has generally impressed for his club in those cameos, and he’s also a regular for his country, playing the full 90 in every Poland international in 2023 – eight matches.

Arsenal certainly seem unlikely to let Kiwior leave permanently just a year after signing him.