Overview

• Fabrizio Romano reports Bayer Leverkusen have accepted a loan‑with‑obligation structure for Hincapié, with the fee schedule now being finalized and a ‘here we go soon’ anticipated.
• Piero Hincapié has agreed personal terms, and multiple outlets say Arsenal are pushing to land him below his €60m release clause, targeting a lower overall commitment.
• David Ornstein reports Porto have an agreement to sign Jakub Kiwior for €25m plus up to €2m in add‑ons, with personal terms in place and the move dependent on Hincapié’s arrival.
• Ben Jacobs says Arsenal set an internal Friday deadline and that talks have accelerated, reflecting late‑window urgency around the defensive reshuffle.
• The Athletic’s reporting, cited in multiple outlets, says Marseille are exploring a permanent deal for Oleksandr Zinchenko, though his wages are a hurdle, as Arsenal seek sales to meet squad/cost requirements.