Arsenal are making a late push in the transfer window as Fabrizio Romano reports that the Gunners are now in direct talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a deal for defender Piero Hincapi\u00e9.<\/p>\n
The Premier League side are exploring a loan move with an obligation to buy, a structure that would allow them to spread the financial outlay while securing one of Europe\u2019s most highly-rated young defenders. The deal now hinges on approval from the Bayer Leverkusen board, who will need to sign off on the proposed terms.<\/p>\n
Personal terms with the Ecuadorian international have already been agreed, with Hincapi\u00e9 eager to make the switch to North London. Romano adds that the 22-year-old has a contract ready on Arsenal\u2019s side if the agreement between the clubs goes through.<\/p>\n
Hincapi\u00e9 has been a key part of Leverkusen\u2019s defensive setup under Xabi Alonso and is seen as a versatile option, capable of playing both as a centre-back and left-back. His arrival could pave the way for Jakub Kiwior to leave the Emirates, with FC Porto pushing to sign the Polish international for a reported fee of \u20ac26 million.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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