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.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Porto have agreed personal terms with Kiwior, who is ready to pen an initial five-year deal. The Liga Portugal side are looking to sign the defender on a season-long loan deal with an obligation to buy next summer. According to the Mirror, Porto arranged for a private jet to fly down Kiwior to Portugal to complete the transfer, but the Gunners cancelled the trip on Tuesday.

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THE BIGGER PICTURE

Kiwior's transfer hinges on whether the Gunners can secure Hincapie, who has agreed to sign a long-term deal with the Premier League club. Arsenal are eyeing an initial loan move for the defender, with an obligation to buy next summer. However, Leverkusen are not agreeing to the move unless their defender's release clause of £52 million (€60m/$70m) is triggered.

DID YOU KNOW?

Leverkusen have already lost several first players this transfer window. Stars like Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Granit Xhaka and Jonathan Tah have all left the club and as a result, they do not want to further weaken Erik ten Hag's squad unless their terms are met.

WHAT NEXT FOR ARSENAL?

With less than a week left of the summer transfer window, Mikel Arteta will hope that the club can find a resolution in the Hincapie transfer saga. The Gunners will be back in action in the Premier League on Sunday as they face champions Liverpool at Anfield.