Tottenham Step Aside as Arsenal Agree Terms with Piero Hincapie

Tottenham exit race as Piero Hincapie transfer to Arsenal nears completion, with personal terms agreed and bid expected soon.

Arsenal have taken a major step forward in the Piero Hincapie transfer saga, agreeing personal terms with the Bayer Leverkusen defender. The 23-year-old Ecuadorian is now edging closer to a move to the Emirates Stadium—while Tottenham Hotspur quietly exit the race.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is keen to strengthen his defensive options, especially with Jakub Kiwior linked to a move to Porto. Hincapie, who can play both as a centre-back and left-back, fits the bill perfectly.

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Sources close to the player say he’s excited about the opportunity to join Arsenal. His emotional reaction after Leverkusen’s recent match has only fueled speculation that a transfer is imminent.

The Gunners are preparing a formal offer, with Hincapie’s release clause reportedly set at £52 million.

Tottenham Drop Out of the Race

Tottenham were previously interested in signing Hincapie, but have now withdrawn their pursuit, according to The Athletic. Despite scouting the player earlier this year, Spurs have shifted their focus to attacking reinforcements.

Instead of competing with Arsenal, Tottenham are now targeting Morgan Rogers and Savinho to boost their midfield creativity. This marks another missed opportunity for Spurs, who also lost out on Eberechi Eze, now an Arsenal player.

What This Means for North London

Arsenal’s aggressive transfer strategy has already seen them spend over £200 million this summer. Securing Hincapie would not only strengthen their backline but also reinforce their dominance in the North London rivalry.

Arteta remains cautious but optimistic, saying:

“We have to stay very alert because there are a lot of things that can happen. But, so far so good.”

Tottenham, meanwhile, are left to reassess their priorities as Arsenal continue to build a squad capable of challenging for major honors.

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