Arsenal have agreed a loan deal with an option to buy for Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen, with the Gunners set to bolster their defence ahead of the Premier League resumption Piero Hincapie looks set to join Arsenal (Image: Getty Images)

Arsenal have struck a deal to bring Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen to the Emirates. The Gunners are believed to have agreed a loan arrangement with the Bundesliga outfit, which includes an option to permanently sign the Ecuadorian international for £45million. ‌

The transfer will see Mikel Arteta bolster his defensive ranks as sporting director Andrea Berta secures the club's eighth summer signing. Viktor Gyokeres, Martin Zubimendi, Christian Norgaard, Noni Madueke, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Cristhian Mosquera and Eberechi Eze have alr

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