Overview

• Fabrizio Romano reports the clubs are finalizing a deal for Hincapié, with Leverkusen accepting a loan with an obligation to buy and fee installments still being set.
• Porto have an agreement in place to sign Jakub Kiwior on an initial loan with a €26m obligation to buy, which will proceed once Hincapié is secured.
• David Ornstein says Kiwior has agreed personal terms with Porto on a package worth €25–27m and is ready to move when Arsenal complete their incoming signing.
• Ben Jacobs reports Arsenal set an internal deadline for Friday and held meetings as they push to pay below Hincapié’s €60m clause using a structured deal.
• Some outlets continue to note a valuation gap, but multiple credible reporters describe the Hincapié talks as close to completion with only payment details outstanding.