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Arsenal are now closing in on a deal to sign Piero Hincapie, with Bayer Leverkusen accepting the proposal of a loan with an obligation to buy.

Bild report Piero Hincapié can leave Bayer Leverkusen for €45m, with Arsenal and Tottenham both pushing to sign the Ecuador defender this summer.

Arsenal are working on a deal to sign central defender Piero Hincapie this summer, though the potential signing will depend on outgoings.

Eberechi Eze completed his transfer from Crystal Palace to Arsenal on Saturday, and the details of the deal are starting to emerge in the media.

As Eberechi Eze closes in on finalising his move to Arsenal, there’s more than a hint of bitterness from the other side of north London.

With Arsenal moving to sign Eberechi Eze, partially because of Kai Havertz’s knee injury, just how sturdy is the Crystal Palace man?

Eberechi Eze cried for a week when Arsenal released him in 2011. Now, after hijacking Spurs’ move, the Gunners are bringing him back to north London.

Tottenham were confident of signing Eberechi Eze, but Arsenal struck at the right moment to hijack the deal. Here’s how the transfer battle was really won.

Arsenal are seemingly out of the race to sign Eberechi Eze, with only Tottenham Hotspur still pursuing the Crystal Palace man at this stage.

Tottenham Hotspur are holding direct talks with Crystal Palace today over the potential transfer of Eberechi Eze, with Arsenal’s chances of a deal appearing to fade.

Arsenal’s interest in Eberechi Eze remains despite Tottenham Hotspur’s pursuit, but the Gunners can’t make a move until after they sell, according to a report.

Tottenham Hotspur have rejoined the race for Eberechi Eze in the wake of James Maddison’s injury, with Arsenal remaining interested in the Crystal Palace player.

Rodrygo has informed Real Madrid he wants to stay despite strong Premier League interest, leaving Xabi Alonso with a squad clear-out still unresolved.

Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso have opened the door to Rodrygo’s departure, but there’s no obvious buyer for the winger at this stage.

Tottenham Hotspur have missed out on Morgan Gibbs-White, with the midfielder extending his Nottingham Forest contract ahead of Thursday’s north London derby friendly match.

Viktor Gyökeres will arrive in London today for a medical before completing his move from Sporting CP to Arsenal, with a long-term contract already agreed.

Bukayo Saka’s goal secured a 1-0 win over AC Milan as new signings Martin Zubimendi, Christian Nørgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga made their first appearances.

Arsenal add Villarreal and Athletic Club to a pre-season line-up that also features Milan, Newcastle, and Spurs as Emirates Cup returns in early August.

Arsenal made contact with Eberechi Eze’s camp over the weekend to understand the conditions of a summer transfer, according to a report.

Arsenal have held talks with Eberechi Eze’s camp over a potential summer move, with some rumours that the Gunners have even agreed personal terms with the player.