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Piero Hincapié will fly to the UK for medicals after Arsenal agreed a £45m loan deal with Bayer Leverkusen.
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The 23-year-old defender has accepted a five-year contract if the option to buy is triggered.
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His arrival could pave the way for Porto to sign Jakub Kiwior in a £24m deal.
Piero Hincapié is set to fly to the UK this weekend for medicals after Bayer Leverkusen and Arsenal agreed a season-long loan with an option to buy, a package Sky Sports puts at about £45 million.
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The 23-year-old Ecuador international Piero Hincapié has agreed personal terms on a five-year deal if Arsenal activate the option.
Arsenal moved quickly to secure the defender, and Leverkusen granted permission for Hincapié to travel so the paperwork could be completed.
Meanwhile, the transfer is expected to prompt Porto to step up their interest in Jakub Kiwior; Arsenal’s arrangement for Kiwior is reported as a loan with an obligation to buy for around £24 million.
In short, this is a significant reshuffle at the back as Arsenal finalise their defensive options.
Fans can expect confirmation after the medicals and any required international clearance.
For now, Piero Hincapié’s likely arrival signals Arsenal’s intent to strengthen their defence and shows how one transfer can quickly influence others.
