Arsenal have expressed interest in hijacking another Tottenham transfer deal by signing Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie.

Spurs have been heavily linked with a move for Hincapie, who has informed Leverkusen of his desire to leave the club before the transfer deadline.

The 23-year-old, who can play centre-back or on the left, has made 165 appearances for the Bundesliga side over the past four seasons.

Hincapie, who has 46 international caps for Ecuador, is under contract until 2029 but has a release clause worth 60m euros (£52m).

He looked emotional on the pitch after Bayer Leverkusen’s opening Bundesliga defeat to Hoffenheim on Saturday.

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