Arsenal are finalising Jakub Kiwior’s transfer to Porto after reigniting talks for Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Piero Hincapie.

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According to , Arsenal are set to offload Kiwior to Porto in a deal worth around €27 million (£23m/$29m), structured as a loan with an obligation to buy. The 25-year-old defender, who can play both centre-back and left-back, has been waiting for clearance to travel to Portugal. His move hinges on the Gunners securing Leverkusen’s Hincapie, with talks for the Ecuadorian defender now back on track.

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Mikel Arteta has been clear that he will not let Kiwior depart until a replacement is secured. Arsenal view the 23-year-old as a crucial addition to bolster defensive depth, especially with a high-stakes clash against Liverpool looming. Porto, meanwhile, are prioritising Kiwior as their key reinforcement, ruling out earlier rumours of a move for Utrecht’s left-back Souffian El Karouani, according to reports.

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The Dragons’ interest in Kiwior reflects their urgent need for versatility at the back. The deal is expected to be finalised before the transfer window shuts, with Kiwior potentially travelling to Portugal on deadline day if Hincapie’s move is confirmed in time. Arsenal are negotiating to bring Hincapie in on a loan with an obligation to buy, aiming to reduce the €60m (£50m/$65m) release clause demanded by Die Werkself.

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The north London club will push to wrap up the Hincapie deal quickly to greenlight Kiwior’s exit. Porto hope to have the Polish defender arrive in time to be integrated swiftly, with the expectation that the final details of both transfers will be ironed out before Monday’s deadline.