Arsenal are interested in signing Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie. The Gunners want a left-sided defender as a priority this summer, with Ecuador international Hincapie emerging as a strong candidate. Arsenal's recruitment staff have watched the 23-year-old extensively, sources told BBC Sport.

Hincapie’s preference is to join Arsenal and the Premier League side are ready to push for him, should departures materialise.

Arsenal are working on a deal to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapié, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein. The 23-year-old has informed the Bundesliga runners-up of his wish to leave and is prioritising a move to north London over interest from other clubs.