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

Arsenal have made a breakthrough in their bid to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie, after a loan with obligation to buy deal was struck.

Arsenal have reportedly stepped up the pace in the final days of the transfer window by opening direct negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen for Ecuadorian defender Piero Hincapie. The Gunners, determined to bolster their backline before the deadline slams shut, are now thrashing out the fine print of a potential agreement after already agreeing personal terms with the 23-year-old.

Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes says the German side are yet to receive a bid from Arsenal for defender Piero Hincapie.

Arsenal had to cancel a private jet that was lined up for Jakub Kiwior to travel to Porto to finalise his £22.5 million move to the Portuguese club. The Gunners are yet to agree on a deal with Bayer Leverkusen over the transfer of Piero Hincapie, despite the player agreeing personal terms. The Premier League giants won't be able to sanction Kiwior's transfer unless Hincapie's move is sealed.