Jakub Kiwior

Arsenal are reportedly close to signing Polish central defender Jakub Kiwior from Serie A side Spezia.

Transfers They now appear to have moved on to another signing with half of the Premier League campaign and the Europa League to contest. Arsenal are surprise leaders of the Premier League after missing out on a top-four finish last year but are now five points clear of Manchester City, with a game more to play than their closest rivals.

Arsenal are set to complete the signing of Poland defender Jakub Kiwior, according to reports. The Gunners are set to make him their second acquisition of ...

Arteta is keen to add depth to his squad ahead of the second half of the season and Kiwior can also provide cover for Thomas Partey in defensive midfield. But they are set to complete two in the matter of a few days. Kiwior only made his full debut for Poland in 2022 and has won nine caps to date. A deal for Kiwior has come out of the blue. The 22-year-old started each of his country's four matches at the World Cup in Qatar before their round of 16 exit to France. The Gunners are set to make him their second acquisition of the January transfer window after agreeing a deal for Leandro Trossard.

Arsenal are reportedly on the verge of signing Spezia and Poland centre-back Jakub Kiwior for €25m (£21.9m) on a five-and-a-half year deal.

[Juventus](/football/juventus/), [Napoli](/football/napoli/) and [AC Milan](/football/ac-milan/) to the defender's signature. [Arsenal](/football/arsenal/) are reportedly closing in on the signing of [Spezia](/football/spezia-calcio/) and Poland centre-back [Jakub Kiwior](/people/jakub-kiwior/). [Meczyki](/fwd/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubWVjenlraS5wbC9uZXdzeS9qYWt1Yi1raXdpb3ItYmxpc2tvLXNlbnNhY3lqbmVnby10cmFuc2ZlcnUtdHJ3YWphLXphYXdhbnNvd2FuZS1yb3ptb3d5LW5hc3otbmV3cy8yMDQ0NzMtbg=/?fwd=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.meczyki.pl%2Fnewsy%2Fjakub-kiwior-blisko-sensacyjnego-transferu-trwaja-zaawansowane-rozmowy-nasz-news%2F204473-n&sport=1&spName=Football&spArticle=x_Arsenal_'closing_in%20on%20Jak), Arsenal are now on the brink of signing the young centre-back.

Arsenal transfer news: Spezia defender Jakub Kiwior is close to becoming Arsenal's second proposed January signing after a move for Leandro Trossard was ...

After playing much of his career in midfield, he has been playing in a deeper role, on the left of a back three this season. During the 2021/22 season, Kiwior earned his first big move, signing for Spezia from MSK Zilina for a fee of £2million. With that in mind football.london has taken a look at the latest potential recruit for Arteta's side. The 22-year-old has played 20 games for Spezia this season, but was on the bench for their last outing against Torino. As a young left-footed defender, Kiwior fits the ideal profile of a Mikel Arteta signing while also providing needed cover for Gabriel Magalhaes. [Tomasz Włodarczyk](https://twitter.com/wlodar85) meanwhile has revealed the [north London outfit are close to signing Kiwior for a fee of £21.9million on a five-and-a-half-year contract.](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-jakub-kiwio-transfer-trossard-26029610)

Arsenal are closing in on a deal for young Poland international defender Jakub Kiwior from Serie A side Spezia.

Finding natural cover for Gabriel Magalhaes has always been a top priority for Mikel Arteta, who has had to use the Brazilian centre-back in all but one of Arsenal's 21 matches in all competitions since the start of the campaign. The Gunners are in advanced talks with Serie A side Spezia over the 22-year-old, GOAL can confirm, and he is expected to travel to England imminently to finalise the move. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Kiwior moved to Spezia in August 2021 from Slovakia, where he had been playing for MSK Zilina.

Arsenal are closing in on a deal for young Poland international defender Jakub Kiwior from Serie A side Spezia.

Finding natural cover for Gabriel Magalhaes has always been a top priority for Mikel Arteta, who has had to use the Brazilian centre-back in all but one of Arsenal's 21 matches in all competitions since the start of the campaign. The Gunners are in advanced talks with Serie A side Spezia over the 22-year-old, GOAL can confirm, and he is expected to travel to England imminently to finalise the move. THE BIGGER PICTURE: Kiwior moved to Spezia in August 2021 from Slovakia, where he had been playing for MSK Zilina.

Arsenal are in advanced talks to sign Polish centre-back Jakub Kiwior from Italian side Spezia, but who is he and why do Arsenal want to sign him?

But with William Saliba and Gabriel forming a formidable partnership already this term, why do Arsenal need to bring him in? [with the club closing in on a £20m ($25m) deal for 22-year-old Spezia defender Jakub Kiwior](https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-close-jakub-kiwior-transfer-spezia-poland-defender-set-medical/blt4ade1c26f0473092). The starting eleven has not let the manager down all season, having won 15 of their 18 matches and conceded just 14 goals.

Arsenal are working on a deal to sign Jakub Kiwior from Italian side Spezia for a fee in excess of €20million (£17.5million). The north London side are ...

[Brighton](https://theathletic.com/football/team/brighton-and-hove-albion/)’s [Leandro Trossard](https://theathletic.com/football/player/leandro-trossard-HJyxXESUhYHWIWiJ/) today, having agreed to sign the forward for £27million on Thursday. Before then, he shone for Zilina in Slovakia. [Arsenal](https://theathletic.com/football/team/arsenal/) are working on a deal to sign [Jakub Kiwior](https://theathletic.com/football/player/jakub-kiwior-5CnzlvZFGX4i9xvn/) from Italian side Spezia for a fee in excess of €20million (£17.5million).

Arsenal are reportedly edging closer to secure a deal for Spezia defender Jakub Kiwior. But who is the relatively unheard of Poland international that is ...

Often deployed in central defence, Kiwior is a versatile defensive-minded player who is capable of playing at full-back and more importantly for Arsenal supporters defensive midfield, with the new recruit able to provide competition for Thomas Partey. Who is £17.5m Arsenal target Jakub Kiwior? [Arsenal](/sport/teampages/arsenal.html) have moved closer to completing the signing of Polish defender Jakub Kiwior from [Serie A](/sport/serie-a/index.html) side Spezia as [Mikel Arteta](/sport/mikel-arteta/index.html) targets more January reinforcements.

Arsenal are in advanced talks to sign Polish centre-back Jakub Kiwior from Italian side Spezia, but who is he and why do Arsenal want to sign him?

But with William Saliba and Gabriel forming a formidable partnership already this term, why do Arsenal need to bring him in? [with the club closing in on a £20m ($25m) deal for 22-year-old Spezia defender Jakub Kiwior](https://www.goal.com/en/news/arsenal-close-jakub-kiwior-transfer-spezia-poland-defender-set-medical/blt4ade1c26f0473092). The starting eleven has not let the manager down all season, having won 15 of their 18 matches and conceded just 14 goals.

Arsenal is close to wrapping up the €20 million signing of Jakub Kiwior from Spezia. Kiwior, a left-sided centre-half, is set to undergo medicals this.

Kiwior, a left-sided centre-half, is set to undergo medicals this weekend, according to Fabrizio Romano. Arsenal is close to wrapping up the €20 million signing of Jakub Kiwior from Spezia. EPL: Jakub Kiwior set for Arsenal medicals after Trossard’s transfer

Arsenal transfer news: All the latest on Jakub Kiwior's move to the Emirates Stadium in the January transfer window.

One of those that has been linked is Spezia and Poland international star [Jakub Kiwior,](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/who-is-jakub-kiwior-arsenal-26029500) with the defender seen as a potential option for the squad. A deal is said to be nearly completed for Kiwior to sign for Arsenal, says transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The 'next Vincent Kompany' close to completing Arsenal transfer](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/who-is-jakub-kiwior-arsenal-26029500) [Leandro Trossard's Arsenal shirt number options as Edu agrees £21m January transfer](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/leandro-trossard-arsenal-shirt-number-26022689) [Leandro Trossard deadline for Arsenal debut vs Man Utd as Edu gets £27m transfer 'deal done'](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/leandro-trossard-arsenal-transfer-deal-26021634) [Find the footballs on the Football.London website to win cash prize, vouchers and TV worth £3,000](https://www.football.london/premier-league/find-footballs-footballlondon-website-win-25975187) [Arsenal news and transfers LIVE: All the latest news, rumours and gossip from the Emirates Stadium](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-transfer-news-live-trossard-26025512) The Belgian made the initial £21million move from Brighton on a long-term deal, though add-ons are also included. The 'next Vincent Kompany' close to completing Arsenal transfer](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/who-is-jakub-kiwior-arsenal-26029500) [Arsenal](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/who-is-jakub-kiwior-arsenal-26029500)'s January transfer business has taken a big step forward this week as the Gunners announced their first signing of the window with [Leandro Trossard](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/breaking-leandro-trossard-arsenal-transfer-26024526).

Jakub Kiwior is a senior Polish international, meaning Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski is no stranger to the capabilities that have convinced Arsenal ...

[Edu ](https://www.football.london/all-about/edu)and Mikel Arteta aim to bolster the prospect of winning a first Premier League title win in 19 years. “We also tried him in midfield, he is a smart player and works very hard. [Robert Lewandowski](https://www.football.london/all-about/robert-lewandowski). News follows the [confirmation of Leandro Trossard's move](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/breaking-leandro-trossard-arsenal-transfer-26024526) to the Emirates Stadium. [ Mikel Arteta's dream Arsenal XI with Leandro Trossard](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/dream-arsenal-xi-leandro-trossard-26029114) [Arteta](https://www.football.london/all-about/mikel-arteta) is keen to add another left-footed member to the Gunners' rear guard.

Barcelona striker, Robert Lewandowski has hailed Arsenal-bound defender Jakub Kiwior. It won't be long before the Gunners announce the arrival of another.

“During the warm-up of the game with the Netherlands, I thought, ‘Who is this guy?’ Then, during the match, I realised that he is extraordinary.” Poland’s captain Lewandowski is now singing the praises of the 22-year-old centre-back. Reports have it that the Gunners are closing in on the shock signing of Kiwior for €20m (£17.5m).

Arsenal transfer news: All the latest updates on Jakub Kiwior's £22million move to the Emirates Stadium in the January transfer window as Mikel Arteta ...

[Jakub Kiwior transfer can boost Arsenal's Premier League title chances amid Thomas Partey worry](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/jakub-kiwior-transfer-arsenal-partey-26030106) [Leandro Trossard in line to make Arsenal debut vs Man United after sealing £21m transfer](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/news/trossard-arsenal-debut-man-united-26032142) [Who is Jakub Kiwior? However, the Blues opted to sign Benoit Badiashile from AS Monaco instead, meaning a move from them at this stage is very unlikely. The Spezia talent can also fill in as a holding midfielder which would see him be able to provide cover for Thomas Partey, who has been integral to Arsenal's Premier League title challenge this term. The Gunners are looking to add a left-sided centre-back to Mikel Arteta's squad and Kiwior fits that criteria. Following Trossard's £21million move from Brighton to the Emirates Stadium, Edu Gaspar is now focusing on securing a deal for Jakub Kiwior. The 'next Vincent Kompany' close to completing Arsenal transfer](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/who-is-jakub-kiwior-arsenal-26029500) [Find the footballs on the Football.London website to win cash prize, vouchers and TV worth £3,000](https://www.football.london/premier-league/find-footballs-footballlondon-website-win-25975187) [Arsenal news and transfers LIVE: All the latest news, rumours and gossip from the Emirates Stadium](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/arsenal-news-transfers-live-rice-26036870)