Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing 23-year-old Ecuadorian international Piero Hincapie, with Deco pushing for a deal.
As per a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Barcelona are looking to improve their defensive unit in the coming months, and they have identified Piero Hincapie as a potential target. The 23-year-old joined Arsenal on loan in the summer transfer window, and they have an option to sign him permanently. It will be interesting to see if Arsenal are willing to pay up for him.
Hincapie has previously shown his quality in the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen. There is no doubt that the South American defender is a quality player, and he could be an asset for Barcelona. Arsenal are well-stocked in the defensive unit, and they have multiple options at their disposal.
It will be interesting to see if they are willing to pay up a premium for the Ecuadorian international. If the North London outfit decide to walk away from the signing, the player could be available for Barcelona.
The Blaugrana need to improve defensively if they want to win major trophies consistently. Signing the 23-year-old would be ideal for them. Hincapie is a versatile player who is capable of operating as a central defender as well as a full back. He will help Barcelona tighten up at the back.
Barcelona move could tempt Hincapie
The opportunity to play for Barcelona will be exciting for Piero Hincapie as well. The 23-year-old is a young player with a lot of potential, and he could develop into a key player for the Catalan club. The youngster has not been able to play regularly at Arsenal, and he will look to get back to his best once again.
Leaving the North London club at the end of the season could be ideal for him. It will be interesting to see if Barcelona can secure an agreement to sign the player. The Blaugrana won the league title last season, but they need to improve the team further if they want to win the UEFA Champions League.
A quality defender will certainly help them improve a lot. Hincapie has the talent to compete at the highest level, and he could establish himself as one of the most reliable defenders in Spanish football if he joins the club. However, Deco has other centre-backs on his wishlist, including Nico Schlotterbeck.