Barcelona are considering a summer approach for Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapié, according to The Daily Mail. Hincapié is currently on loan at Arsenal from Leverkusen and the Gunners have not yet confirmed whether they will trigger the permanent option in the deal.
The loan agreement signed last summer includes a permanent option clause of £45 million that would see the Ecuador international commit to a five-year contract with Arsenal if activated, The Daily Mail reports. Hincapié has been described in coverage as a versatile defender capable of operating on the left side of central defence.
Elsewhere in Spain, COPE reports that Real Madrid are targeting Paris Saint-Germain midfielder João Neves, who is 21 and under contract until 2030. COPE also says Madrid are exploring the possibility of re-signing Víctor Muñoz from Osasuna — the club reportedly retain 50% of his rights — and are pursuing Inter Milan centre back Alessandro Bastoni, with a price tag cited around €50 million.
Italian outlets report additional movement across Serie A. Gazzetta dello Sport says Juventus are interested in a season-long loan for Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili if the club cannot secure Alisson Becker permanently. The Daily Mail names Inter Milan defender Denzel Dumfries as an option for Liverpool, noting a €25 million clause that activates in July, while TEAMtalk reports Liverpool are discussing the possibility of bringing Jarell Quansah back from Bayer Leverkusen amid departures and contract situations.
Other items flagged by media and ESPN sources include The Times reporting Bernardo Silva wants a move to Barcelona when his Manchester City contract ends; ESPN confirming Tottenham are close to signing Andy Robertson on a free transfer; Brentford submitting a bid near £40 million for FC Cologne winger Said El Mala, and ESPN reporting Barcelona will pursue Julián Álvarez after agreeing a deal for Anthony Gordon. ESPN also reports Manchester United are close to signing Atalanta midfielder Éderson for about £35 million.
