Barcelona Eye Arsenal's Piero Hincapié in Summer Defensive Reinforcement
Barcelona are targeting Arsenal centre-back Piero Hincapié as they prioritise defensive upgrades this summer. The 24-year-old Ecuadorian has spent the season on loan at Arsenal from Bayer Leverkusen, with a £45 million obligation to buy once conditions are met. Arsenal have agreed personal terms and are set to trigger a five-year deal. Barcelona have stepped back from pursuing Inter’s Alessandro Bastoni and believe Hincapié better suits Hansi Flick’s plan to build attacks from the back. Leverkusen hold a 10% sell-on clause, so any move for the defender would involve direct talks between Barcelona and Arsenal. Despite their spending power, convincing the Gunners to part with Hincapié could prove one of the toughest challenges this transfer window.
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