Arsenal's January transfer business is finally in full swing after the Gunners announced their first signing of the window with Leandro Trossard. Following Trossard's £21million move from Brighton to the Emirates Stadium, Edu Gaspar is now focusing on securing a deal for Jakub Kiwior.
The Poland international impressed at the World Cup in Qatar and now looks set to become Arsenal's second signing in a matter of days. The Gunners are looking to add a left-sided centre-back to Mikel Arteta's squad and Kiwior fits that criteria.
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. With a deal on the horizon, here's a look at the latest on the transfer saga surrounding the versatile youngster and a move to Arsenal.
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Spotted at Italian airport
The young defender has been spotted at an Italian airport as he prepares to fly to London to complete the necessary medical tests ahead of his move to the Emirates Stadium.
According to transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, a £17.5million fee plus add-ons has already been agreed with Spezia and the formalities of the deal are set to be completed.
Done deal
A deal is said to be nearly completed for Kiwior to sign for Arsenal, says transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The reporter claims that all documents between the two clubs have been signed and exchanged in recent hours, with the versatile defender set to fly to London with his agent to sign a deal until 2028.
Chelsea interest
According to reports from Foot Mercato, rivals Chelsea have also shown interest in Kiwior in recent weeks as an option for their backline. However, the Blues opted to sign Benoit Badiashile from AS Monaco instead, meaning a move from them at this stage is very unlikely.
Offer made
Arsenal have made an offer for Poland international Jakub Kiwior, according to reports. football.london understand that the club are in ongoing talks with a fee likely to be over £17million as Arteta seeks competition from a left-footed centre-back for Gabriel Magalhaes.
The deal is said to be advanced, with hopes from all parties that it can get over the line in the very near future and a medical that could be completed this week.
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