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 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 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 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 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 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 brink of signing Polish defender Jakub Kiwior.Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is desperate to bolster the Premier League leade.

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Arsenal appear to be closing in on a deal to sign Polish defender Jakub Kiwior from Serie A side Spezia.

However, that doesn't appear to be the only move they will make in the January transfer window, with Polish transfer guru Tomasz Wlodarczyk reporting that a deal for the aforementioned Kiwior is close. 6 19 times in the Italian top-flight last term, as per Taking to social media, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano delivered an update on the deal. However, it appears that it is Arsenal who have won the race for his signature. "Arsenal are closing in on deal to sign Polish centre back Jakub Kiwior from Spezia, here we go soon! Arsenal are closing in on a deal to sign young Spezia centre-back Jakub Kiwior if recent reports are to be believed.

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 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.

Premier League side Arsenal have sealed a deal for Spezia defender Jakub Kiwior in the January transfer window, according to reports...

Perhaps Liverpool will join the poker table at some point because he’s perfect for this team. “We heard Leverkusen don’t want to sell him. [Romano later confirmed that the deal was ‘done’](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1616413126580133889) and that Arsenal have ‘completed the signing’ with Kiwior agreeing ‘personal terms on a five-year deal’.

Arsenal look set to add another defender to their squad with Spezia player Jakub Kiwior seemingly on his way to the Emirates Stadium.

He had his breakthrough with the Polish national team in the run-up to the 2022 Qatar World Cup and he was an important player as they made it to the round of 16. What he can bring to the team right now is his versatility. He plays almost all of his games at centre-back and is able to play on both the right and left of a two. He has started 94% of Spezia's 18 Serie A games so far this season and has played 89% of the available minutes. Showing even more versatility, Kiwior has been known to step forward into the holding midfield role when needed by Spezia, showing a certain level of footballing intelligence. They only paid €2.2m for his services and he has become the Aquilotti's prized possession in the last year or so.

Jakub Kiwior is poised to become Arsenal's latest signing in the January transfer window, with the Gunners set to sign the defender from Italian side Spezia ...

[Rob Holding](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/rob-holding) is their first choice back up. The Poland captain reportedly advised [Barcelona](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/fc-barcelona) to target Kiwior in 2022, after waxing lyrical about his international teammate. It will be the Brazilian whom Kiwior is battling against to be in [the news broke at noon on Friday](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/breaking-arsenal-transfer-jakub-kiwior-29006889) that the Gunners had reached a £21million deal with Italian side Spezia for the services of one of [Serie A](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/napoli) 's most coveted young centre-backs. He is a smart player and works very hard." "I noticed him in the warm-up before the game and wondered who he was," Lewandowski revealed last year. "Then I saw him in the game and I realised that he is an extraordinary player. Join the debate in the Speaking last season he said: "We needed a player who would give us more balance and we found it in Jakub. Standing at 6ft 2in, Kiwior uses his frame well and excels when it comes to duels. Eventually, he joined Spezia in a £1.9m move in August 2021, and has racked up 43 appearances in all competitions for them since moving to Italy. [Arsenal](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/arsenal-fc) have come from nowhere to land [Jakub Kiwior.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/who-jakub-kiwior-arsenal-transfer-29007326)

Arsenal appear to be closing in on a deal to sign young Polish defender Jakub Kiwio, football.london understands, with the 22-year-old able to play in ...

The talented youngster was deployed 19 times as a defensive midfielder in Serie A last season, meaning that Arsenal will now have much-needed additional depth in the centre of the park as well as defence. 6 Mohamed Elneny is a solid squad player but he doesn't quite possess the attributes needed of a holding midfielder to thrive in Arteta's system, often opting for a safe pass instead of a line-breaking riskier option. But the 29-year-old has never started more than 23 league games for Arsenal, suffering from a number of injuries since his arrival at the Emirates 27 months ago. The Ghanian has been a key reason for the north Londoners' impressive season, currently sitting on top of the Premier League table, five points ahead of Manchester City, who have played an extra game this term. A fee for the 22-year-old is likely to be over £17million and transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has even claimed that a deal is already complete. "Arsenal have completed the signing of Jakub Kiwior, here we go!"

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).

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 about to sign Spezia's Jakub Kiwior, and Robert Lewandowski seems to be a big fan of the versatile Poland international.

He’s good on the ball, is a tough tackler and is impressive in duels. Then I saw him in the game. “I noticed this during the warm-up before the game against the Netherlands (a 2-0 defeat last week). Kiwior is expected to have his medical over the weekend and a deal is set to be completed next week. Lewandowski has played at Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich and now Barcelona. I asked: ‘But who is he’?

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 transfer news: Catch all the latest rumours with an update on Jakub Kiwior, Eduardo Camavinga and Ivan Fresneda.

[talkSPORT](https://talksport.com/football/1309783/). [Evening Standard](https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/camavinga-arsenal-transfer-news-b1054626.html). 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) [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano). [Jakub Kiwior to Arsenal transfer latest: Done deal, Chelsea interest, medical and contract](https://www.football.london/arsenal-fc/transfer-news/jakub-kiwior-arsenal-transfer-latest-26033523) Arsenal have booked a medical for Jakub Kiwior to be held this weekend ahead of a proposed transfer switch to the club this month, reports

Arsenal are nearing the signing of Spezia and Poland defender Jakub Kiwior as they look to maintain their Premier League title challenge.

Nice passing range and confident building out from the back.” Kiwior will look to push William Saliba and Gabriel for a starting spot at the heart of Arsenal’s defence and the acquisition of another centre-back provides invaluable depth for Arteta’s squad. Kiwior has been very impressive for Spezia. I noticed it during the warm-up before the match against the Netherlands. Kiwior made just 16 appearances, scoring once, before moving to MSK Zilina in Slovakia the following summer. But it’s Premier League leaders Arsenal that have taken the plunge.

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)

Arsenal appear to be closing in on their second signing of the January transfer window.

The 6ft 2in star has already amassed nine caps for Poland and he started all four of their matches at the Qatar World Cup. "With the right experience, the right versatility and the right quality. Kiwior is likely to become third-choice centre-back in north London with Rob Holding and Takehiro Tomiyasu also able to fill in. And as well with the right price, for sure. Trossard's arrival was the first step to combating the issue, and at 28 years old, he comes in as an already-established top-flight goal threat. [Arsenal](/latest/arsenal-fc) transfer target Jakub Kiwior has been spotted at an Italian airport as he prepares to fly in for his Gunners medical.

Jakub Kiwior has been videoed leaving Italy and heading to London for a medical with Arsenal before completing a move to the Gunners.The Premier Leagu.

But with the games coming thick and fast, and Arsenal’s Europa League campaign to resume, Kiwior will ease the workload at the back as they aim to maintain their Premier League lead. The Premier League leaders have agreed to pay £22million for the Spezia and Poland star. Jakub Kiwior has been videoed leaving Italy and heading to London for a medical with Arsenal before completing a move to the Gunners.