Bayern Munich will reportedly compete with Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur for 22-year-old Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie this summer.
According to a report by Ecuadorian outlet Studio Futbol, Piero Hincapie is the subject of interest from Bayern Munich. The Bavarian giants are keen on signing a centre-back, with their move for Jonathan Tah hitting a snag. Meanwhile, the 22-year-old Bayer Leverkusen defender is also a target for Liverpool and Tottenham, with Xabi Alonso keen to keep him at the Bundesliga club.
Piero Hincapie and his journey so far
Piero Hincapie has established himself as one of the best defenders in the Bundesliga since joining Bayer Leverkusen from CA Talleres in August 2021. While the South American defender has not been the undisputed first-choice centre-back for Die Werkself, he has made his mark for them.
The 22-year-old played his part as Bayer Leverkusen shocked the football world by winning the 2023/24 Bundesliga title. Hincapie has turned out 119 times thus far for Die Werkself while chipping in with four goals and three assists. Meanwhile, the Ecuadorian defender’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe, including Bayern Munich, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur.
A man in demand
Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur hold a long-standing interest in the young centre-back. The Reds have been keen on signing a central defender in the summer transfer window after losing Joel Matip as a free agent. Hincapie has thus emerged as a viable target for Liverpool.
Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur’s interest in Piero Hincapie is understandable. The North London giants are keen on completing their central defensive unit, although the Bayer Leverkusen centre-back will unlikely become the first-choice central defender for them. As for Bayern Munich, they are scouring the market for a replacement for Matthijs de Ligt, who has joined Manchester United.
Jonathan Tah has been Bayern Munich’s top target for the summer transfer window. However, the rumour mill has gone cold, forcing Die Roten to identify alternatives. Hincapie is thus a viable option for Bayern Munich. However, Xabi Alonso has requested the Ecuadorian international to remain at BayArena beyond the summer transfer window.
With Alonso remaining at Bayer Leverkusen, it is understandable why he would want to keep most of the squad intact ahead of the Bundesliga title defence. However, it will be interesting to see if Bayern Munich, Liverpool, or Tottenham can turn Piero Hincapie’s head.
