"According to journalist Florian Plettenberg, Arsenal have stepped up their efforts to land Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie, though negotiations remain complex due to the German club's firm stance on his release clause. Leverkusen currently point to the 60 million release clause in Hincapie's contract and are using it as their benchmark in talks. Arsenal, meanwhile, are seeking to strike a deal below that figure and are pushing for flexibility in the final fee structure."
"For Arsenal, Hincapie is seen as a perfect fit for Mikel Arteta's system. The Ecuador international is left-footed, comfortable playing both at centre-back and as a left-back. Hincapie himself is understood to be eager to complete the move. Plettenberg reports that the player has already given his approval to joining Arsenal and is waiting for the two clubs to reach an agreement."
Arsenal are actively negotiating with Bayer Leverkusen to sign Piero Hincapié, with Leverkusen insisting on the €60 million release clause as their benchmark. Arsenal aim to agree a fee below that figure and are pushing for flexibility in the final structure while concrete talks continue ahead of the transfer deadline. Hincapié is left-footed and capable of playing centre-back or left-back, is keen on a move to the Premier League, and has reportedly approved joining Arsenal. Mikel Arteta has strengthened the squad this summer with owner backing and views Hincapié as both cover and a potential immediate starter amid Jakub Kiwior links to Porto.
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