Arsenal have signed teenage midfielder Krystian Bielik from Legia Warsaw. The Barclays Premier League club confirmed the move for the 17-year-old on their official website, with a fee in the region of £2.5million said to have been agreed. Poland youth international Bielik, who also had talks with German club Hamburg, is expected to work initially within the Under 21s, with a view to a swift progression through to the senior squad. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Krystian Bielik's Leiga Warsa highlights . Krystian Bielik poses in his new team colours after completing a transfer from Legia Warsaw . The 17-year-old midfielder (centre) has signed for Arsenal and represented Poland at youth level . Bielik plays in midfield but can also fill in in central defence if called upon to do a job . Bielik made six appearances for his Polish side before Arsenal swooped to sign the player . A Gunners statement read: 'Arsenal have completed the signing of 17-year-old midfielder Krystian Bielik from Legia Warsaw for an undisclosed fee.' Bielik, who made his senior debut for Legia at the age of 16, has made six appearances for the club, and can play in both midfield and defence. Manager Arsene Wenger is determined to secure some more defensive cover in the January transfer window. And it appears there has been contact with Villarreal over centre-back Gabriel Paulista, who is said to have a 20million euros (£15.25m) release clause. Villarreal's Gabriel Paulista (left) has also caught Arsenal's attention, but may not be able to get a work permit . The 24-year-old Brazilian would, however, require a work permit to play in England as he is not yet an established international. FA Cup holders Arsenal travel to Brighton on Sunday, where the likes of Theo Walcott and Mesut Ozil could both start following injuries.
Krystian Bielik has signed for Arsenal for a reported £2.5million .
The midfielder made his Legia Warsaw debut at the age of 16 .
He can play in holding midfield and also at centre back .
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Arsenal have signed teenage midfielder Krystian Bielik from Legia Warsaw. The Barclays Premier League club confirmed the move for the 17-year-old on their official website, with a fee in the region of £2.5million said to have been agreed. Poland youth international Bielik, who also had talks with German club Hamburg, is expected to work initially within the Under 21s, with a view to a swift progression through to the senior squad. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Krystian Bielik's Leiga Warsa highlights . Krystian Bielik poses in his new team colours after completing a transfer from Legia Warsaw . The 17-year-old midfielder (centre) has signed for Arsenal and represented Poland at youth level . Bielik plays in midfield but can also fill in in central defence if called upon to do a job . Bielik made six appearances for his Polish side before Arsenal swooped to sign the player . A Gunners statement read: 'Arsenal have completed the signing of 17-year-old midfielder Krystian Bielik from Legia Warsaw for an undisclosed fee.' Bielik, who made his senior debut for Legia at the age of 16, has made six appearances for the club, and can play in both midfield and defence. Manager Arsene Wenger is determined to secure some more defensive cover in the January transfer window. And it appears there has been contact with Villarreal over centre-back Gabriel Paulista, who is said to have a 20million euros (£15.25m) release clause. Villarreal's Gabriel Paulista (left) has also caught Arsenal's attention, but may not be able to get a work permit . The 24-year-old Brazilian would, however, require a work permit to play in England as he is not yet an established international. FA Cup holders Arsenal travel to Brighton on Sunday, where the likes of Theo Walcott and Mesut Ozil could both start following injuries.
Bielik from Legia Warsaw. The Barclays Premier transfer from Legia Warsaw . The 17-year-old midfielder (centre) has signed for Arsenal and signing of 17-year-old midfielder Krystian Bielik Bielik, who made his senior debut for Legia at the age of 16, has made six appearances for the club, and can play in both midfield and defence.