Arsenal Eyes Bayer Leverkusen's Piero Hincapie as Defensive Target

Arsenal Eyes Bayer Leverkusen's Piero Hincapie as Defensive Target

Arsenal Eyes Bayer Leverkusen's Piero Hincapie as Defensive Target

Arsenal is reportedly interested in signing Piero Hincapie, a defender from Bayer Leverkusen.

The Gunners are prioritizing the acquisition of a left-sided defender this summer, with the Ecuadorian international Hincapie emerging as a leading candidate.

According to sources speaking to BBC Sport, Arsenal's recruitment team has been closely monitoring the 23-year-old's performances.

Hincapie has a release clause set at €60 million (£52 million) and is eager to depart from the German club before the transfer window closes.

Since joining Leverkusen in 2021, he has made 166 appearances across all competitions and was part of the squad that clinched the Bundesliga and German Cup titles in the 2023-24 season.

This summer, Arsenal has invested over £200 million in new signings and is now looking to offload some players, with Fabio Vieira, Reiss Nelson, and Oleksandr Zinchenko among those available for transfer.

Additionally, there has been interest in centre-back Jakub Kiwior, with Porto among the clubs keen on acquiring him.

While Tottenham has also been linked with Hincapie, sources indicate that he is not currently on Spurs' radar.

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