Revealed! Arsenal’s Offer for Piero Hincapie Falls Short of Release Clause

Footem.in – Arsenal has reportedly made an offer of around £45 million, approximately IDR 985 billion, for defender Bayer Leverkusen, Piero Hincapie.

This amount is below the player’s release clause, which is around IDR 1.14 trillion. The North London club hopes their offer will be enough to open negotiations before the transfer window closes next week.

Arsenal’s activities in this summer transfer window have been significant. Notable arrivals include Viktor Gyokeres, Martin Zubimendi, Eberechi Eze, and Noni Madueke.

While most new signings have bolstered the attacking line, Mikel Arteta sees a pressing need in defense, making Hincapie a key target.

The 22-year-old has long been on Arsenal’s radar. With strong defensive skills, high mobility, and effective ball distribution from the back, Hincapie could enhance the squad’s quality for the long English league season.

Reports suggest that an agreement with Bayer Leverkusen for Hincapie could directly affect Jakub Kiwior’s future.

Porto is reportedly awaiting clarity on Hincapie’s transfer to determine their next steps regarding a potential signing of Kiwior. Thus, the transfer of one player could trigger a domino effect in the European football market.

Besides transfer matters, Arsenal is preparing for a significant match at Anfield against Liverpool this weekend. This game is viewed as Arsenal’s toughest test so far this season, especially given The Reds are also performing consistently.

Arsenal enters the match on a positive note, having narrowly defeated Manchester United at Old Trafford in the first week and convincingly beaten Leeds United at Emirates last week.

In the match against Leeds, Viktor Gyokeres scored his first goal for Arsenal. However, this victory came at a cost with injuries to key players, Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka.

Both players were substituted early due to physical issues, though their injury status has not yet been officially confirmed.

Potential Absence of Key Players

If Odegaard and Saka are unavailable, Arteta might give new signing Eberechi Eze a chance to start at Anfield.

Eze joined from Crystal Palace for IDR 1.5 trillion after a successful season that saw him score 14 goals and provide 11 assists, significantly contributing to his previous team’s FA Cup victory.

This situation presents a challenging scenario for Arsenal, impacting both defensive and attacking strategies. The addition of Hincapie is seen as a boost for the defense, but negotiations will determine if Bayer Leverkusen is willing to lower the player’s official price.

As of now, Arsenal awaits a response from the German club regarding their offer. With the transfer window closing soon, a decision needs to be made quickly.