Arsenal agree Piero Hincapie deal for eighth summer signing before transfer deadline | OneFootball

Bayer Leverkusen defender travelling to England this weekend to finalise move before transfer deadline

New arrival: Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen

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Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen.

The Gunners are set to complete a season-long loan for Hincapie, 23, that includes an option to sign the versatile defender permanently next summer for a fee of £45million (€52m) rather than an obligation, though Standard Sport understands there is an expectation that it will be activated.

Ecuador international Hincapie had been set to travel with the Leverkusen squad for their Bundesliga showdown against Werder Bremen on Saturday.

Instead, he is now set to travel to England and undergo a medical as Arsenal close in on their eighth major signing of a busy summer transfer window.

On Friday, manager Erik ten Hag had said that ongoing transfer speculation surrounding Hincapie would not have any impact on his Leverkusen lineup against Bremen.

Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Ten Hag said: “I won’t take it into consideration, but there are always rumours. On Tuesday, we’ll know what it looks like.

“We have good players, so there’s always a lot of interest. If you ask Piero, he’ll travel to Bremen.”

The Gunners have until 7pm BST on Monday night (September 1) to get a deal officially over the line.