According to The Daily Mail, Barcelona have identified Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie as one of their top targets for the summer.
The Ecuadorian centre-back moved from Bayer Leverkusen to the Emirates Stadium on loan last summer and made a very good impression in the 2025/26 season, making 38 appearances in all competitions.
He played an important role in winning the Premier League title and reaching the Champions League final.
Impressed by his impact, the Gunners are interested in activating Hincapié’s buyout clause, which is reported to be £45m.
After withdrawing from their pursuit of Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni, Barça have turned their attention to Hincapie.
However, it remains to be seen what plans Mikel Arteta’s team has for the 24-year-old for next season.
