Arsenal aren’t done with their summer transfer business yet, even after spending roughly £250 million in the market.
There isn’t much time left for Andrea Berta to get his deals over the line, but the director has already sealed plenty of new additions.
Mikel Arteta has been granted new players for every part of the pitch, bolstering that quality in depth to new levels.
Given how busy the season ahead will be for Arsenal, it’s been an important step in the window to get those players in.
There may be one more to come through the door, which may bolster the squad even further.
Arsenal have followed Piero Hincapie for years amid transfer interest
With less than one week left in the transfer market, Arsenal will need to be quick to secure any incomings and outgoings.
Among the potential deals left, Piero Hincapie is one that could be completed if the Gunners can secure an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen.
Arsenal have tracked Hincapie for a while, as David Ornstein reveals just how long the club have had their eye on the defender.
Speaking on NBC Sports, the journalist said: “He’s a player that Arsenal have had high on their recruitment agenda for quite some years now, and they’re looking at him.
“It’s a player they would like to sign, and they’re working on the situation ahead of the Monday transfer deadline.
“What is key here is a 60 million euro release clause in his Leverkusen contract, but efforts are being made to provide a more realistic market price for him to move to the Emirates Stadium.”
It shows just how long the Gunners have had Hincapie on their radar, but the time now seems right to trigger a deal.
What Xabi Alonso has said about Piero Hincapie is perfect for Arsenal
At 23 years old, Hincapie has plenty of room to grow, but he has shown lots of quality during his time at Bayer Leverkusen.
Former manager Xabi Alonso has already outlined his qualities, saying: “I think he’s a very modern defender.
“He can play in different positions. He’s served us as a full-back, but has also been the left centre-back when we’ve played with a back three.
“He’s aggressive, is making better decisions when he has the ball, backs himself more to play diagonal passes and get in behind.
“It motivates me to have a player with his potential and desire because he helps you and you help him. He’s a great player.”
It’s the type of profile that Mikel Arteta absolutely loves within his team, having had plenty of hybrid centre-backs.
Hincapie seems sold on the project, something that is key in the saga, but it all depends on whether the price works for Arsenal or not.
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