Arsenal are close to announcing their second signing of the January transfer window in the form of Polish centre-back Jakub Kiwior.
Belgian forward Leandro Trossard became the north London club's first signing of the winter window on Friday, joining from Brighton for a £21million fee plus add-ons, football.london understands. The Gunners have since wasted no time in closing in on their second deal of the month, with young defender Kiwior set to arrive from Serie A side Spezia.
The 22-year-old, who will provide competition for left-footed centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes, can also be utilised as a left-back and even as a defensive midfielder, featuring 18 times as a no.6 for Spezia last season. Now, the player's agent has spoken about how negotiations with Arsenal went, claiming that Mikel Arteta spoke to his client before the turn of the year.
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“Just before New Year, he had a phone conversation with Mikel Arteta discussing many details… he was enchanted”, he said, via transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.
“Jakub will sign on Monday/Tuesday for Arsenal — he will be in VIP Box for the game vs (Manchester) United."
Kiwior will therefore be cheering his new employers on today at the Emirates Stadium, keen for Arteta and Co to continue their impressive start to the season, which currently sees them top of the Premier League table, five points clear of second-placed Manchester City - who have also played an extra game than the Gunners this term.
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