Overview
- Arsenal have been drawn against Bayer Leverkusen in next month’s Champions League round of 16.
- UEFA’s Article 5.01 states that clauses restricting a loanee’s participation are null, void and unenforceable to protect competition integrity.
- In contrast, Premier League rules prohibit loan players from facing their parent clubs in domestic league matches.
- Recent precedents include Thibaut Courtois and Philippe Coutinho facing parent clubs, as well as Nicolas Jackson and Randal Kolo Muani doing so this season.
- Reporting indicates Arsenal are expected to trigger an option to sign Hincapie permanently in the summer for around £45 million.