If Piero Hincapie signs with Arsenal this summer, he will be in for an awkward conversation.
Piero Hincapie will have an awkward talk with one Arsenal player if he joins Mikel Arteta’s team this summer.
Arsenal have made significant summer signings, including Viktor Gyokeres, Martin Zubimendi, and Eberechi Eze, who was paraded at the Emirates before their triumph over Leeds United last Saturday.
Arsenal have signed seven new players, and an eighth could be on the way.
A deal for Bayer Leverkusen defender Hincapie is subject to play exits, as Arteta monitors his condition.
But if he joins Arsenal this summer, he will have a difficult chat with Cristhian Mosquera, who joined the North London club from Valencia earlier this summer.
Mosquera, who cost £17 million, took the No.3 jersey upon joining the club.
Hincapie has worn the No. 3 shirt for Leverkusen since the 2022/2023 season.
If the Ecuadorian signs a contract with Arsenal this summer, he will have to accept a different squad number.
There is only one first-team squad number currently available. Following Thomas Partey’s departure, the No.5 shirt is now vacant.
How close is Piero Hincapie to joining with Arsenal?
Hincapie has been on Arsenal’s radar for some time, and the 23-year-old hopes to join Arteta’s squad.
Fabrizio Romano stated that he has said ‘yes’ to their proposal, with personal terms negotiated.
A long-term deal is ready for signing.
Hincapie prefers a move to Arsenal, although Tottenham is also interested in signing him before next month’s transfer deadline.
Arsenal is contemplating an initial approach, which would take the form of a loan with an option to buy next year.
He has a release clause of €60 million (£52 million), but according to David Ornstein’s first report, efforts are being made to reduce that sum to a more realistic market value.
Hincapie is regarded as a perfect candidate for Arteta, who will need to offload players before making the club’s eighth transfer of the summer.
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