Arsenal finalizes a new player? Helsinki joins on loan with buyout terms

According to The Athletic, Arsenal has reached a preliminary agreement with Leverkusen on loan for Ecuadorian centre-back Piero Hincapie. The 22-year-old defender will join the Gunners on loan for one season and includes a buyout option of 52 million euros. It is reported that since Kapier has negotiated personal terms with Arsenal, he will receive a five-year contract if the transfer is completed next summer. Previously, Arsenal has introduced several new players this summer, including Zubimendi, Norgou, Mosquera, Kepa, Maduek and Victor Osmeen, and just intercepted Tottenham Hotspur signed Eze of Crystal Palace. The introduction of Inkapier this time also means that Arsenal will further strengthen its defense.

Although Leverkusen only renewed his contract with Inkapier until 2029 in December last year, the player himself expressed his willingness to leave the team before the transfer window closed, prompting the Bundesliga club to soften its stance. Inkapier is expected to fly to London this weekend for a medical check-up, but his transfer may have to wait for Arsenal to complete Jakub Kiwior's departure. As Arsenal needs to sell players before introducing new players, the two deals are interdependent. Even if Kiviol leaves the team, since Capier's competition in Arsenal is still fierce, he will face challenges from Gabriel Magarice, William Saliba and Moscarat. In addition, Inkapier is also competent as the left back, which will also give him direct competition with Lewis Skeley and Calafiori. Inkapier's joining will provide Arsenal with valuable central defending depth, especially in the face of multi-line combat. He is young and has the potential to be a top defender, and his defensive ability and ball-out ability are widely recognized. According to Opta data, Kapier averaged 2.2 steals and 1.1 interceptions in the Bundesliga last season, with success rates of 65% and 70% respectively, showing his steady defensive performance. His arrival will not only strengthen Arsenal's defense, but may also bring new tactical changes to the team. Considering the precise recruitment strategy that Arsenal has shown in the transfer market in recent years, Inkapier's joining is worth looking forward to. Whether he can prove himself in the Premier League will be a major highlight of next season.