By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Leverkusen boss confirms Hincapié is in London as Arsenal move nears completion

Bayer Leverkusen boss Simon Rolfes has confirmed that Piero Hincapié is in London to undergo a medical, with the centre-back’s move to Arsenal nearing completion
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Piero Hincapié is expected to leave Bayer Leverkusen before the transfer window closes on Monday evening.

The centre-back has been strongly linked with Arsenal, and on Monday, Leverkusen’s managing director for sport, Simon Rolfes, confirmed (via Bild) that the player is in England to complete the move.

“Piero is currently undergoing his medical in London,” Rolfes told reporters, adding: 

“Therefore, the transfer is expected to go through.”

If all goes to plan, the Ecuadorian defender will join the Gunners on loan with an obligation to buy of around €60 million.

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