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Arsenal in Direct Talks With Leverkusen Over Piero Hincapié as Deadline Nears

Arsenal prefer a loan-to-buy structure to stay within UEFA cost limits.

Overview

  • Fabrizio Romano and multiple outlets report personal terms are agreed with Hincapié, with Arsenal proposing a loan with an obligation to buy.
  • Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes says no official offer has been received and states the club would like to keep the defender.
  • Jakub Kiwior has agreed terms with Porto and a loan-to-buy deal worth about £22–23m is lined up, contingent on Arsenal securing Hincapié.
  • Hincapié’s contract contains a €60m (£52m) release clause, with reporting suggesting Arsenal hope for a package closer to €50m.
  • Arsenal’s summer outlay is around £250m+, Eberechi Eze has arrived and could feature soon, and Martin Ødegaard’s knock is being assessed as Bukayo Saka faces a short spell out.