Arsenal are exhibiting an curiosity in Bayer Leverkusen teenager Piero Hincapié.
Hincapie solely arrived in Europe in 2021, signing for Bayer Leverkusen from Argentinian facet Talleres. Since becoming a member of Leverkusen, Hincapie has develop into a daily within the German facet’s defence, enjoying 27 league video games final season.
Regardless of being simply 20 years outdated, Hincapie has already managed 21 appearances for his nation.
Now, based on Calcio Mercato, Arsenal are one of many golf equipment who’re contemplating making a transfer for the younger defender. They’re prone to face competitors from Italy, with AC Milan, Napoli and Roma additionally .
Leverkusen reportedly worth Hincapie at round €25m, however they aren’t determined to promote him anytime quickly.
Arsenal shopping for Hincapie wouldn’t make an terrible lot of sense. The 20-year-old is a left-sided central defender, related in profile to Gabriel and William Saliba.
With Ben White and Rob Holding in reserve, bringing in one other defender will not be prime of their precedence checklist, particularly with Gabriel and Saliba nonetheless of their early twenties.
Signing a right-sided centre-back would make somewhat extra sense, however White is greater than able to enjoying this function.
