Arsenal are contemplating making a transfer for Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapié as Mikel Arteta appears to additional strenghten his defensive choices forward of the brand new season. The Ecuadorian worldwide has been spectacular for the previous bundesliga champions and is seen as a participant who might add each depth and flexibility to the Gunners’line of defense.
Softfootball understands that Arsenal’s pursuit of Hincapié is carefully tied to potential outgoings, with Jakub Kiwior linked to Porto and Oleksandr Zinchenko additionally tipped to depart. Till these offers progress, Arsenal are unlikely to submit an official bid.
Switch knowledgeable Fabrizio Romano confirmed the scenario through his X deal with, stating:
“Piero Hincapié considers Arsenal challenge as very engaging and he’s eager on the transfer. Preliminary talks have began on participant aspect with private phrases not anticipated to be a problem. No bid but as Kiwior-Porto and Zinchenko exits are essential a part of the domino.”
For Arsenal, the pushfor Hincapié exhibits their need to keep up a robust defensive core and in addition planning for the long run. The 22-year-old’s capability to play each centrally and on the left aspect of defence makes him an interesting goal for Arteta’s challenge.
Ought to a deal materialise, it might underline Arsenal’s technique of mixing established names with rising skills , a stability that has already taken them near Premier League glory in current seasons.
