Arsenal Completes Loan Deal for Bayer Leverkusen Defender, Kiwior Exit Nears Porto

Arsenal have agreed a loan deal with Bayer Leverkusen to sign defender Piero Hincapié, including an option or obligation to buy for around £45 million, as part of their efforts to reinforce their defense. This move paves the way for Jakub Kiwior's confirmed transfer to Porto, a loan with a mandatory purchase option totaling up to €27 million, while Arsenal also aim to offload Oleksandr Zinchenko, who is attracting interest from Marseille despite salary complications. Zinchenko's reduced role at Arsenal and the club’s depth at left-back have made his departure likely, with Marseille seeking a permanent transfer. Meanwhile, Arsenal continue to manage their squad amid a busy transfer window, balancing significant spending with the necessity to comply with UEFA regulations. Additional potential departures include winger Reiss Nelson, linked with Fulham and Crystal Palace. These transfers reflect Arsenal's strategic reshaping of their squad ahead of the Premier League resumption.