Barcelona want to sign Piero Hincapié from Arsenal this summer, the Daily Mail reports. The LaLiga champions are reshaping their squad ahead of next season and have already moved for other targets, but the 24-year-old defender has caught their eye.
Hincapié arrived at Arsenal on loan from Bayer Leverkusen last summer with a purchase option set at £45 million. The deal includes a 10 percent sell-on clause, and if Barcelona trigger the option to buy, a five-year contract is already agreed between the player and the club.
The defender has impressed since joining the Gunners, proving himself reliable across multiple positions. He has filled in at centre-back and left-back, showing the versatility that makes him valuable to any top team. At 24, he is entering his prime years as a footballer.
Barcelona's interest in Hincapié comes as they reshape their defence. They have already agreed a £70 million-plus deal to sign Anthony Gordon from Newcastle United and are also pursuing Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez. The Spanish club is making significant investments in their squad this summer.
