Report: Barcelona eyeing move for £45m Arsenal star
Barcelona is reportedly interested in signing Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie for £45 million. The Spanish club acknowledges that completing the deal may be challenging due to Hincapie's recent success and importance to Arsenal's squad. Manager Mikel Arteta has expressed satisfaction with Hincapie's contributions, indicating that Arsenal may be reluctant to let him go.
- ▪Barcelona is considering a move for Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie.
- ▪Hincapie was signed by Arsenal from Bayer Leverkusen on loan with an option to buy for £45 million.
- ▪He has made 38 appearances for Arsenal, contributing significantly to their title push.
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