Arsenal Transfer News: Mikel Arteta is addressing a key position. The Gunners have popped up with a €25 million transfer for Jakub Kiwior from Spezia
Arsenal transfer News: The transfer fee between Arsenal and Spezia, of the Serie A, for Jakub Kiwior, has been reported at €25 million by Gianluca Di Marzio. Arsenal has secretly swooped in for the Polish central defender, who had previously been on the radar of other teams, in order to solve a particular issue with their current roster.
And now, Arsenal has reached an agreement to purchase Jakub Kiwior from Serie A team Spezia for €25 million. Fans and media members alike were caught off guard by the transfer since there had been no rumours of interest in the Polish centre-back.
Arsenal transfer News: What’s the matter?
Just 24 hours earlier, they came to an agreement on a trade involving Leandro Trossard. West Ham had previously had a proposal for the Polish defender rejected by the Serie A club, who wanted more than €20 million. Arsenal seems to have complied with their demands and signed Jakub Kiwior for €25 million.
The addition of left central defender Mikel Arteta will strengthen the team’s roster. Gabriel Magalhaes was not provided with enough cover in this location. The Brazilian defender has now started all 53 games he’s been named to in the Premier League. Furthermore, Arsenal eventually had to call in a deputy.
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The club’s current strategy involves adding young talents. At 22, Kiwior fits the bill for their next project. They have been making recruits of comparable ages as of late, thus Arteta should find success with Kiwior. A number of other players in the position, including Evan Ndicka, were also connected with the Gunners.
What will Jakub Kiwior provide the Gunners with?
It is still possible for the Frenchman to join the squad in the summer on a free transfer and take Rob Holding’s spot. Kiwior, meanwhile, will join the team immediately and battle for a spot alongside Gabriel Magalhaes. However, Arteta is not likely to bench the Brazilian in favour of the Polish defender at this time.
If Gabriel were to sustain an injury, Arteta already has a backup plan in Kiwior. Apart from the World Cup, the Polish international will see frequent action in Europa League and FA Cup contests. To help Arsenal in their pursuit of the Premier League title, he might be used off the bench.
