Overview

• Sky Germany reports Arsenal are trying to complete the signing before the September 1 deadline, with Hincapie said to be open to the move.
• Sporting director Simon Rolfes says no official offer has arrived and states the club want the defender to stay under his 2029 contract.
• The Ecuador international has a reported release clause around €60m (£52m), a level Arsenal are seeking to reduce through a structured proposal.
• Any pursuit is linked to Jakub Kiwior’s potential switch to Porto, with talks ongoing over a loan that would become permanent next summer.
• Leverkusen are preparing late-window business of their own and signal reluctance to sell without the right terms.