Arsenal are working on a deal to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapi\u00e9, according to The Athletic\u2019s David Ornstein. The 23-year-old has informed the Bundesliga runners-up of his wish to leave and is prioritising a move to north London over interest from other clubs.<\/p>\n
Negotiations are centred on reducing the \u20ac60 million release clause, with Arsenal hopeful of agreeing a more realistic fee for the Ecuador international. Talks are described as ongoing and while no agreement has yet been reached, Arsenal are pushing to bring Hincapi\u00e9 to the Emirates before the transfer window closes.<\/p>\n
If completed, Hincapi\u00e9 would be Arsenal\u2019s eighth signing of the summer following the arrivals of Kepa Arrizabalaga, Martin Zubimendi, Christian N\u00f8rgaard, Noni Madueke, Cristhian Mosquera, Viktor Gy\u00f6keres and Eberechi Eze. That list underlines the club\u2019s recruitment activity and the scale of change in the squad this window.<\/p>\n
The left-sided centre-back\u2019s potential arrival could impact the futures of Jakub Kiwior and Oleksandr Zinchenko, who have both been linked with departures. Mikel Arteta is believed to value Hincapi\u00e9\u2019s versatility, with the defender able to operate centrally or at left-back, offering depth across the back line.<\/p>\n
Arsenal\u2019s hierarchy are conscious of balancing incomings with player exits, meaning progress on this deal may depend on sales in the coming weeks. The club remains engaged in discussions as it seeks to complete business ahead of the deadline.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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