Arsenal discussing at least six transfer deadline day deals as Andrea Berta plots perfect end

Arsenal are expected to be active on transfer deadline daywith several deals needing to be completed. The bulk of the transfer business has of course been completed when it comes to signings, however the outgoing element of the windowremains unfinished.

The one signing that Arsenal are expected to make is that of Piero Hincapie. The Ecuador international is expected to join on an initial loan move with an option to buy of £45million, football.london understands, so that the finances of the move will be reflected in next year’s accounts with all parties believed to expect the player to sign permanently in 2026.

Andrea Berta, the club’s sporting director, is not thought to have completely shut down the idea of all incoming business, but with the club already tight with UEFA’s Financial Fair Play restrictions, any moves would be challenging. That said, the club have both Premier League loan slots open which following several first team injuries already this season, could prove useful but more likely for the January window.

READ MORE: Arsenal transfer deadline news LIVE - 'Deal agreed', Piero Hincapie medical, Rodrygo decision

READ MORE: Rodrygo joins, £55m transfers completed - Arsenal dream end to the summer window

Hincapie's arrival will mean Jakub Kiwior is allowed to depart the club, with Porto agreeing a deal with the Gunners for the Polish defender. football.london understands Porto have agreed to pay Arsenal a fee which could rise to €27million (£23.4million), with personal terms already agreed.

Albert Sambi Lokonga is closing on a move to Hamburg, football.london understands, and the German side are also keen on Fabio Vieira. However, the Portuguese international still has several suitors, including Stuttgart, whose interest has persisted, and their financial capacity has improved by the sale of Nick Woltemade to Newcastle United.

Reiss Nelson also remains a player expected to try and resolve his future during deadline day although his high wages are understood to have proven troublesome in negotiations over potential moves. Crystal Palace and Fulham are known suitors, but, like last year, a late move will be required to ensure playing time for the player who has two years left on his Arsenal contract.

Oleksandr Zinchenko garnered interest from Marseille but the French side have since progressed on a move for Emerson of West Ham. He, too, has relatively high wages for his position in the current Arsenal setup, and again, this has proven a challenge for potential interested parties to come to terms with.

The Ukrainian could yet stay despite comments in his book regarding Mikel Arteta allegedly losing belief in him. Arteta has used Zinchenko in pre-season, which is a sign that he is willing to use him, and the full-back has plenty of utility, although Hincapie’s expected arrival will only worsen his chances of minutes.

So far, only Ismael Kabia has left the roster of under-21s in the group, the 19-year-old joining Shrewsbury where fellow academy player Charles Sagoe Jr spent time on loan. Kabia will hope to have more success with the League Two side having made a senior appearance for the Gunners last season.

The club could yet still look to get more minutes at senior level for more burgeoning talent, it is an area the club have so far not had too much success with compared to the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City. But for yet another season, it appears the Gunners will be active this deadline day.