Arsenal are on the verge of securing a deadline day loan deal for Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie, with the Ecuadorian having travelled to London for his medical on Sunday. The agreement includes a £45 million permanent option that can be triggered at the end of the season. Hincapie is expected to be the club's only signing on Monday, barring any late twists.
In a busy day of outgoings, Albert Sambi Lokonga is set to join Hamburg on a permanent deal after completing his medical checks on Sunday. The Belgian midfielder will end his four-year stay at the Emirates. Meanwhile, Fabio Vieira is also heading to Hamburg on an initial loan with a buy-option, flying to Germany from Porto to finalise the move.
Jakub Kiwior is poised to join Porto in a deal worth up to £23.4 million. The Polish defender will initially move on loan, with the transfer becoming permanent. Reiss Nelson remains a late option for Fulham and Crystal Palace, though Fulham are prioritising other targets.
Oleksandr Zinchenko's potential move to Marseille has stalled due to his salary, with the French club instead signing Emerson Palmieri from West Ham. Zinchenko is in the final year of his Arsenal contract and may struggle for game time if he stays.
