90min reports on Arsenal's acquisition of Piero Hincapié from Bayer Leverkusen. Piero Hincapié has been signed by Arsenal from Bayer Leverkusen to strengthen their defense, which led to the departure of Jakub Kiwior to Porto. The details of the transfer fee and contract were not disclosed.

Arsenal want their permanent acquisition of Piero Hincapié to count in next season’s financial accounts, which would not be possible with a traditional obligation to turn his loan move permanent. The Gunners’ deal with Bayer Leverkusen is an option by definition, but is in fact an obligation that can be triggered by either club at any point. Source: The Athletic.

Piero Hincapie has successfully completed his Arsenal medical. The Ecuador international arrived in London on Sunday after Leverkusen slumped to a 3-3 draw with Werder Bremen. He is joining Arsenal in a €52 million deal, initially as a loan. Arsenal secured a purchase option for the versatile defender rather than an obligation. Should his stay at the Emirates be made permanent next summer, Hincapie would then sign a five-year contract.

Piero Hincapié is leaving Bayer Leverkusen to join FC Arsenal. He is flying to London to undergo a medical examination and finalize his transfer. Initially, he will join Arsenal on loan, with a mandatory purchase obligation taking effect next year. The total transfer fee is 52 million euros, and the recommendation for this transfer came from former Bayer coach Xabi Alonso to Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta.

Piero Hincapie is set to become an Arsenal player as there’s an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen for the transfer to go through. The deal is structured as an initial loan with a loan fee of €6m, and there is a potential purchase obligation in the future. The fixed transfer fee will not be paid until 2026. Bayer Leverkusen initially denied the final agreement, but they are likely to accept the final counteroffer. Hincapie has waived his percentage share of the resale, which was assumed to be 10%, amounting to €6m. The player will have his medical examination with Arsenal this weekend.

Arsenal have agreed on a deal to sign Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen. The 23-year-old defender is set to join on loan for the season, with an option to buy permanently for around €52 million, as reported by David Ornstein from The Athletic. Hincapie will sign a five-year contract with Arsenal if the move becomes permanent next summer. He will travel to Arsenal for his medical this weekend.

Arsenal have agreed a deal with Bayer Leverkusen to sign Piero Hincapie. The Ecuador international expressed a desire to leave Leverkusen and has been on Arsenal's radar for years. A deal has been struck with Bayer 04 for Hincapie to join Arsenal on loan with an option to make the transfer permanent next summer for €52 million. The Bundesliga side will retain a 10 per cent sell-on clause. Hincapie will sign a five-year contract with Arsenal if his stay is made permanent next year. Spurs were also interested and made a formal loan offer, but Hincapie preferred a move to Arsenal.

The finalization of Jakub Kiwior's transfer to FC Porto is dependent on Piero Hincapié's transfer from Bayer Leverkusen to Arsenal being confirmed.

Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Arsenal is in direct talks with Bayer Leverkusen for Piero Hincapie after personal terms were agreed. Arsenal prefers a loan with an obligation to buy to avoid paying the €60m release clause immediately, aiming to defer this payment until 2026 to manage their finances better. The deal is close to completion, and if agreed, it will provide backup on the left side of the defense for William Saliba and Riccardo Calafiori.

Team Talk provides an update on the transfer situation surrounding Hincapie and his potential move to Arsenal. Hincapie has already agreed personal terms with Arsenal and is ready to become their eighth summer arrival. Arsenal are negotiating with Leverkusen to sign Hincapie for less than his €60m (£52m) release clause. They hope to spread out payments and potentially sign him on loan with an obligation to buy in summer 2026. Arsenal are pushing to sign Hincapie before Spurs.

90min reports on Arsenal's progress in securing a deal with Piero Hincapié. Arsenal has reached a breakthrough in talks with Piero Hincapié, who prefers the Arsenal option over Tottenham Hotspur. Personal terms with the 23-year-old are agreed, and a long-term contract is ready to be signed once an offer to Leverkusen is successful. Arsenal is preparing a loan with obligation to buy proposal that promises Bayer Leverkusen a handsome windfall in the future but keeps the initial costs low for Arsenal.

Arsenal have officially reached an agreement on personal terms with Piero Hincapie. The Ecuador international has emerged as a top transfer target for Arsenal and they are eager to finalize a deal before the end of Deadline Day on 1 September. Arsenal have lodged an official approach and agreed terms with Hincapie, aiming to finalize a deal with Bayer Leverkusen. Hincapie has agreed to join Arsenal, favoring the move, and Arsenal are preparing an opening bid, likely a loan with an obligation to buy.

Piero Hincapié has reached an agreement with FC Arsenal, and negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen are ongoing.

Team Talk reports on Arsenal's efforts to sign Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen. Arsenal are working to sign Piero Hincapie, who has expressed his desire to leave Bayer Leverkusen. The player prioritizes Arsenal over other options, including Tottenham Hotspur. Arsenal's sporting director, Andrea Berta, is set to bid for Hincapie, who favours a move to the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal have made an official approach to Leverkusen, and are attempting to negotiate a price lower than his €60m (£52m) release clause.

Piero Hincapie has decided to leave Bayer 04 Leverkusen if a suitable offer arrives. He has a release clause in his contract worth €60 million. Arsenal is interested in him as they are considering selling Jakub Kiwior and are looking for a left-sided defender.

Piero Hincapié has been linked with a move away from Bayer Leverkusen. After a 1:2 defeat against TSG Hoffenheim, his emotional reaction was interpreted as a farewell sign. FC Arsenal is one of the clubs interested in the 23-year-old defender. According to 'kicker', Bayer Leverkusen's officials, including Sport Director Simon Rolfes, have not denied the possibility of this being Hincapié's last match for the club. The contract includes a release clause that is valid until early September, set at 65 million euros, which should not be a problem for the Premier League clubs.

Arsenal were interested in signing Piero Hincapie before finalising a deal for Riccardo Calafiori. A move will not take place following Calafiori’s move to north London.

Arsenal had looked at Piero Hincapie as an alternative to Riccardo Calafiori. The Gunners' recruitment team brought up Hincapie in their search for a suitable player for their defence. Bayer Leverkusen are keen to keep their squad together this summer, so they would have placed a sizeable price tag on the 22-year-old.