DEAL DONE ️ Piero Hincapié has an agreement in principle with Arsenal for a contract that runs until 2030 ✍️

Piero Hincapie: Arsenal get major transfer boost as medical lined up for defender deal

Jakub Kiwior exit set to open door for move for versatile Bayer Leverkusen defender

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Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior is closing in on a move to Porto, which would free the Gunners up to swoop for Piero Hincapie.

Kiwior has been attracting interest from numerous clubs this summer after impressing for Arsenal towards the end of last season.

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The centre-back started the final 12 games of the campaign and excelled in the absence of the inured Gabriel.

Standard Sport reported this month how Porto were hoping to sign Kiwior and it is understood that they are now closing in on an agreement with Arsenal.

Reports in Portugal claim the deal is set to be a loan move with an obligation to make the switch permanent next summer.

It is claimed the total deal will be worth around £21.5million and Kiwior could even fly to Portugal on Tuesday to undergo a medical, although a final agreement is yet to be struck between the clubs.

Arsenal are closing in on a deal to offload Jakub Kiwior to Porto

The departure of Kiwior would clear the way for Arsenal to make a move for Bayer Leverkusen defender Hincapie.