Jakub Kiwior

Out of absolutely nowhere, news has emerged this afternoon that Arsenal are about to sign Spezia defender Jakub Kiwior, but who is he?

The Pole is still only 22 and has incredible potential. Even though Spezia aren’t really a ball-playing team like Arsenal, he has shown his quality at times with his passing. Just like he did in Zilina, Kiwior played as a defensive midfielder for Spezia in his debut campaign. He’s 6ft 2in tall and uses his frame brilliantly. He fulfilled that dream and played every game for Poland in Qatar, and it looks like he is now ready to make his move to a big club like Arsenal to fulfil his massive potential. [Jakub Kiwior](https://www.arsenalinsider.com/tag/jakub-kiwior/), what’s his style of play and is he a good signing for [Arsenal](https://www.arsenalinsider.com/tag/arsenal/)?

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 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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The 22-year-old, currently at Serie A side Spezia, would add depth to the Premier League leaders, who have been eyeing another left-footed centre back.

[Arteta](/sport/mikel-arteta/index.html) has been eager to strengthen his attacking options as the Gunners pursue a first Premier League title since 2004 and Belgium international Trossard, 28, fits the bill. Arsenal are in talks to sign Poland defender Jakub Kiwior in a deal that could cost around £20m Arsenal are in talks to sign Poland defender Jakub Kiwior in a deal that could cost around £20million. [Arsenal](/sport/teampages/arsenal.html) completed the signing of Trossard from [Brighton](/news/brighton/index.html) in a deal that would eventually be worth £27m. - Arsenal are in talks with Spezia over a £20million deal for defender Jakub Kiwior Arsenal are in talks over a £20m deal for Spezia's Polish centre-back Jakub Kiwior as Mikel Arteta looks to reinforce his defence for their title charge

Who is Jakub Kiwior? Many Arsenal fans have been asking on Google as the Gunners close in on a deal for the Polish defender.

Many [Arsenal](/en-gb/football/arsenal-fc/) fans have been asking on Google as the Gunners close in on a deal for the Polish defender. I asked, ‘but who is he?’ Then I saw him in the match, extraordinary. [Citta Della Spezia](https://www.cittadellaspezia.com/2022/09/26/lewandowski-incorona-kiwior-che-giocatore-ha-un-grande-potenziale-464194/), the Barcelona No.9 said: “Listen to me, this is a real player. I noticed it during the warm-up before the match against the Netherlands. [Arsenal transfer news: Fabrizio Romano update on Jakub Kiwior](/en-gb/2023/01/20/arsenal-transfer-news-fabrizio-romano-update-on-jakub-kiwior/) [After Trossard, Arsenal now close to pinching another Tottenham target as £18m deal advances](/en-gb/2023/01/20/after-trossard-arsenal-now-close-to-pinching-another-tottenham-target-as-18m-deal-advances/) [Meczyki](https://www.meczyki.pl/newsy/jakub-kiwior-blisko-sensacyjnego-transferu-trwaja-zaawansowane-rozmowy-nasz-news/204473-n) and [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1616405611222126592?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1616405611222126592%7Ctwgr%5E0a8e31e9e12b1a52abdf90f836355bc6256bea45%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fd-420901580397146943.ampproject.net%2F2301041800000%2Fframe.html), the north Londoners have agreed a fee in the region of €20m (£18m) with Spezia for the 22-year-old.

Arsenal are close to wrapping up a deal to sign Jakub Kiwior with Daily Star Sport investigating what the Polish defender will bring to the Premier League ...

The left-footed defender will provide adequate cover for Thomas Partey and Oleksandr Zinchenko. Let us know in the He joined MSK Zilina for a modest £250k fee, making 22 appearances in his debut season at the Stadion pod Dubnom. Born in Tychy, Southern Poland, Kiwior was on the books at local side GKS Tychy and Belgian giants Anderlecht before making the switch to Slovakia to sign for FK Zeleziarne Podbrezova. Arsenal are also expecting to announce a deal for Leandro Trossard later today (January 20). Will Arsenal win the Premier League title?

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)