Tottenham Push For Piero Hincapié In Major Late Window Move

Tottenham Hotspur are trying again to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapié. They want a loan deal with an obligation to buy for about €60 million. The Ecuadorian centre-back wants to leave Leverkusen this summer, as reported. He is now discussing personal terms with the Premier League club.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Tottenham contacted Bayer Leverkusen this weekend with a formal offer for Hincapié. They propose a loan with a required purchase for €60 million. This matches the player’s release clause but wouldn’t be paid until 2026. Hincapié has requested to leave Leverkusen, and Spurs are acting quickly to sign him. Personal terms discussions have started. Chelsea and Arsenal were also interested earlier in the summer. Hincapié shone at Leverkusen, becoming crucial since 2021. Indeed, Bayer Leverkusen won’t sell Hincapié this summer despite interest from several Premier League teams. Last season, he helped Leverkusen win the Bundesliga title, playing 34 matches in a robust defensive partnership before helping the team finish in 2nd place last season.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Tottenham started the Premier League season well with two clean sheets under new manager Thomas Frank. They are keen to strengthen their defence and make a mark in this transfer window. Hincapié is the ideal left-footed centre-back, especially with the risk of injuries to Micky van de Ven. By recruiting Hincapié, Spurs aim for European football. They are currently top in the league with victories over Manchester City and Burnley. Meanwhile, Leverkusen are adjusting for the new season, losing their opener to Hoffenheim by 2-1 and are gearing up for the Champions League group stage. Hincapié’s exit would alter their defence significantly as they aim to improve on last season’s second place finish and push in Europe. Leverkusen’s next match is against Werder Bremen, which puts additional pressure on them as they balance squad stability with the pursuit of new talent.

WHAT’S NEXT?

If an agreement is reached, Hincapié might join Tottenham before their next game against Liverpool, who are playing tonight, aiming at catching up with Arsenal and Tottenham, the only two teams with a 100% winning record so far this season. Whether he moves before the transfer window closes depends on personal terms discussions and Bayer’s final decision. For Leverkusen, they next face Werder Bremen, aiming to bridge the gap to Bayern Munich after their opening loss. In the meantime, Tottenham are monitoring their competitors, as Chelsea and Arsenal are still seeking defensive additions before September. The upcoming days will be crucial for all clubs as they finalize their squads for the new season.