Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has revealed he would ‘ideally’ like to add more cover in midfield before the end of the January transfer window.

The Gunners have been active in the transfer market this winter, bringing in Leandro Trossard from Brighton in a £27 million move to improve attacking numbers, as well as versatile Jakub Kiwior. The 22-year-old Pole is primarily a defender, but he has also been known to play in midfield.

Arteta made it clear ahead of the FA Cup match against Manchester City on Friday that he sees Kiwior primarily as a defender, boosting an otherwise sparse area of the squad.

“He gives us more cover,” Arteta explained, via Arsenal.com.

“We’ve been with three central defenders for the first part of the season which is very short, and we’ve been lucky with injuries. We needed to recruit in that position and we’ve done it – Jakub plays different roles and is a versatile player, and he’s going to strengthen the team.

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“If anything else is available that can make us better, we’ll look at it.

“We need some more cover in midfield ideally if we can, but in this market it is pretty complicated to do that. As I always say, the most important thing is that we get the performances and the time on the pitch that we need with the players that we have available today that are already really good.”

According to reports earlier this week, Arsenal are among the clubs to have been offered United States international midfielder Weston McKennie by Juventus.

The Gunners, Leeds, Newcastle, and Aston Villa have all expressed an initial interest in the American player.

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Arsenal FC’s latest signing, Jakub Kiwior has revealed why he joined the Gunners this January transfer window.

On the 23rd of January 2023, Arsenal confirmed the signing of Kiwior from Italian club Spezia.

Kiwior became Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta’s second January signing. In a £ 20 million deal, the Poland international moved to Emirates Stadium.

The 22-year-old, who has nine Poland caps, signed a four-and-a-half-year deal with the North London club, with an additional year on the table.

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After joining Arsenal, Kiwior spoke with the club’s media to discuss his decision to join the league’s top team, admitting that their playing style had a significant role.

“When I saw my name on an Arsenal shirt for the first time, I just laughed!” Kiwior said.

“I was so happy to see my name on the shirt of such a huge club. For me, it is an incredibly happy moment and the pinnacle to play for such a big club.

“I have always dreamt of playing in the Premier League. I knew it would not be easy, and if I got the chance, then I knew I would have to make the most of it because it was one of my biggest dreams. For me, it is the best league. I am thrilled to be here.”

“It is huge for me that Arsenal were interested and that I am able to be here.

“I love passing the ball. I like teams that move the ball and try to create chances that way. So, I am happy that I have come to a team like that.”

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Arsenal FC have officially unveiled and announced their signing of Polish centre-back Jakub Kiwior from Serie A side Spezia.

The Premier League leaders have agreed to spend almost £20 million to bring Kiwior to the Emirates this month after the 22-year-old made himself a regular in Italy this season.

A move that initially came out of nowhere on Friday has now reached its completion. Kiwior signs on a long-term deal having completed his move from the Serie A side, where he spent one-and-a-half seasons.

The 22-year-old, who has nine Poland caps and was prominent in Qatar, will give stalwart Gabriel Magalhaes, who has started 20 of the Gunners’ 21 competitive games this season, crucial defensive cover.

Kiwior has the versatility that Mikel Arteta loves so highly in his players, as he can also play left-back and even in a holding midfield position.

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Arsenal beat the likes of AC Milan and Juventus to the signature of the Poland international, who becomes the Gunners’ second signing of the window after the recent acquisition of Leandro Trossard from Brighton.

After his official unveiling on Sunday, the 24-year-old will join Arsenal’s charge for their first league title in 19 years, although his debut could potentially come in the FA Cup fourth-round tie against Manchester City on January 27.

Speaking on the new arrival, Arteta said: “It’s great that Jakub is joining us. He’s a young versatile defender who has shown huge potential and qualities with Spezia in Serie A, and also at international level with Poland. Jakub is a player who will give us strength and quality to our defensive unit. We welcome Jakub and his family to Arsenal and look forward to working with him.”

Sporting director Edu added: “We’re delighted to have completed the signing of Jakub Kiwior. He’s a young talent who we’ve been monitoring for a while now. We are now all looking forward to working with Jakub and seeing his continued development with us. We welcome Jakub to Arsenal.”

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— Arsenal (@Arsenal) January 23, 2023

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According to reports, Arsenal have agreed a deal worth in excess of €20m for Polish international defender Jakub Kiwior.

The 22-year-old went to Italy from Zilina in the summer of 2021 and has been with his current club Spezia ever since.

At the most recent World Cup in Qatar, Kiwior played for Poland and made four appearances as they advanced to the competition’s knockout rounds for the first time since 1986.

However, sources have told us that his Serie A career is coming to an end because Premier League leaders Arsenal are nearing a deal that will be worth more than €20 million. This weekend, a medical checkup is expected to be completed.

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Highly regarded Kiwior is anticipated to agree to a long-term deal at the Emirates Stadium, which will expand Mikel Arteta’s choices in the centre of defence. The two main stars for the Spaniard have been William Saliba and Gabriel, with Ben White switching to an unfamiliar right-back position for the majority of the 2022–23 season.

Leandro Trossard of Brighton & Hove Albion is also close to joining Arsenal after conditions for an urgent transfer were agreed upon on Thursday.

According to reports, the 28-year-old Belgian will cost Arsenal £27m, which is the asking price Brighton stated would have to be paid in order for a transaction to be completed.

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