Arsenal have taken a decisive step in their pursuit of Piero Hincapi\u00e9 after what has been described as a breakthrough in negotiations. Reports indicate the 23-year-old Ecuador international prefers the Arsenal option and Fabrizio Romano has reported that personal terms are agreed. A long-term contract is said to be ready to sign once an offer to Leverkusen is successful.<\/p>\n
Those close to the negotiations expect Arsenal to propose a loan with an obligation to buy. That structure would keep initial costs lower for the Gunners while promising Bayer Leverkusen a significant future windfall if the obligation is triggered. The club are preparing that offer as they look to finalise the transfer.<\/p>\n
The move would follow another notable transfer swing against north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur, with Arsenal appearing set to beat Spurs to a major signing for the second time in the space of a week. Mikel Arteta\u2019s side are also thought to be moving Jakub Kiwior out of the squad, with a deal to Porto expected to reach \u20ac20 million after an initial loan.<\/p>\n
Hincapi\u00e9 arrived in Europe in 2021 when he joined Leverkusen. He has since made 166 appearances for the German club and was part of the squad that won the Bundesliga in 2023\u201324. The defender was developed by the same Ecuadorian club that produced Mois\u00e9s Caicedo, Kendry P\u00e1ez and Willian Pacho.<\/p>\n
Arsenal\u2019s approach combines an agreement on personal terms with a transfer structure designed to manage short-term spending while meeting Leverkusen\u2019s valuation over time. If the clubs can finalise the loan-with-obligation proposal, the long-term contract already agreed by the player would be activated and Hincapi\u00e9 would join Arsenal ahead of the 2025\/26 season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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