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Piero Hincapie has made 115 appearances for Bayer Leverkusen Arsenal are in advanced talks for Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie, but a successful move hinges on the Gunners selling players before the transfer deadline. With Monday's 19: 00 BST cut-off looming, Arsenal want to add left-sided defender Hincapie to their squad. Multiple sources have indicated an agreement is close for the Ecuador international, who has a £52m release clause, while the 23-year-old wants the move. However, Arsenal are mindful of complying with Uefa's squad cost ratio regulations and want to ensure players are sold before completing a deal for Hincapie. The Gunners are in talks with Porto over an exit for Jakub Kiwior, with Hincapie seen as a direct replacement for the Poland defender in Mikel Arteta's squad. There is also interest in attacker Reiss Nelson, who has suitors from across Europe. Fulham have approached Arsenal about Nelson but the Cottagers are reluctant to sign the winger on a permanent deal or a loan with an obligation to buy. Oleksandr Zinchenko, Albert Sambi Lokonga and Fabio Vieira - who has interest from Stuttgart - can also leave this month. Latest Arsenal news, analysis and fan views Ask about Arsenal - what do you want to know? Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser 'Sometimes I hate my players, sometimes I want to quit' - Amorim Dutch Grand Prix second practice after Norris tops FP1 England drop Alexander-Arnold; Spence & Anderson called up Preview the new series of Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams Hugh Bonneville narrates Sherlock Holmes’ greatest cases Reflecting on the 'kamikaze' attacks of World War II A cricket match-fixing scandal that stumped the sport Sutton's predictions v The Cut star Orlando Bloom and AI 'What a race! ' - Hunter Bell runs PB but denied win in thrilling finish. Video'What a race! ' - Hunter Bell runs PB but denied win in thrilling finish First step to end Isak saga? Newcastle close in on Woltemade The week Scottish football had its heart broken four times over Weekly sports quiz: Vuelta, haircuts & record transfers Watch as 10-man Aberdeen falter in Europa League play-off to FCSB. Video Watch as 10-man Aberdeen falter in Europa League play-off to FCSB 'Ireland can still improve despite opening win' Asher-Smith claims two top-three finishes in same night in Zurich. Video Asher-Smith claims two top-three finishes in same night in Zurich Grimsby send fans wild on famous night for club 'Humiliating! ' Club Brugge thump 10-man Rangers 6-0. Video'Humiliating! ' Club Brugge thump 10-man Rangers 6-0 'Bradley avoids sporting masochism to make Europe's Ryder Cup harder' 'It's very bleak' - what's gone wrong at West Ham? In decline or in transition? Hamilton's Ferrari start analysed What next for NFL's most controversial draft pick? In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week 'People looked at me like I was a something, not someone' Teenager Ngumoha scores last-minute winner as Liverpool beat Newcastle. Video Teenager Ngumoha scores last-minute winner as Liverpool beat Newcastle What does your club need before transfer window shuts? The making of Spain and Arsenal's humble magician Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.