Overview

• Fabrizio Romano reports Piero Hincapié is keen on joining Arsenal and that personal terms are not expected to be an issue, with club-to-club talks underway with Bayer Leverkusen.
• German outlet Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger reports a loan with obligation to buy is considered possible for Hincapié, who has a €60m clause that multiple reports suggest could be negotiated down.
• Porto have submitted an official offer for Jakub Kiwior structured as a loan with an obligation to buy worth in excess of €25m, and the defender has agreed personal terms, according to Romano.
• Portuguese outlet A Bola says Kiwior’s medical in Porto could take place today, with Abdellah Boulma reporting a €27m mandatory buy option as part of the package.
• Arsenal have approached Girona for Arnau Martínez with a proposal of €8m plus €2m in bonuses, per Santi Aouna, targeting a versatile right-back/centre-back option to add depth.