Bayer Leverkusen chief Simon Rolfes has played down rumours that Piero Hincapie could be set to join Arsenal and insists the club are yet to receive an ‘official offer’ for the defender.

Hincapie has established himself as one of the most promising young centre-backs in German football since joining Leverkusen from Argentine outfit Talleres in 2021.

The 23-year-old has made 166 appearances in all competitions across four years with Leverkusen and played a key role as the club made history by winning the Bundesliga, the German Cup and the German Super Cup two seasons ago.

But speculation has been mounting that Hincapie could be on his way out of BayArena, with north London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham doing battle for the versatile centre-half – who can also play left-back – this summer.

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