Arsenal HubArsenal's transfer plans have been dealt a blow as Real Madrid plot a £45m hijack of Piero Hincapie. The Ecuadorian defender is a target for Los Blancos following Jose Mourinho's appointment.
What's happening with Hincapie?
Arsenal signed Hincapie on a season-long loan deal from Bayer Leverkusen last summer, with an obligation to buy for £45m. While a permanent transfer is yet to be confirmed, it is widely expected he will return from the World Cup as an Arsenal player.
Martinelli's future in doubt
Gabriel Martinelli is reportedly open to leaving Arsenal this summer. The Brazilian still has a year left on his contract, which can be extended by an additional season. He was previously linked with a move to Bayern Munich before they landed Luis Diaz last summer.
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| League standing | 1st in League, 85 pts, 26W-7D-5L from 38 games |
| Recent form | WWWWW |
| Last result | Paris Saint Germain 1-1 Arsenal (2026-05-30) |
What comes next for Arsenal?
Mikel Arteta may have to say his farewells to an established Arsenal star this summer. The Gunners are expected to spend heavily in the transfer window, with a club record £250million splurged last year. Manager Mikel Arteta, following his side’s Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain last month, was honest about the areas his squad is lacking in quality. Andrea Berta needs to sell players too, with Martinelli and Leandro Trossard potentially on the way out. The Brazilian could fetch a larger fee than Trossard due to his age and could therefore potentially be the first to leave. He has spent seven seasons in N5, scoring 62 goals in 278 appearances. Arsenal are looking to sign three to five higher quality players this summer, with the left wing position a priority. The Gunners are looking to build on their league title win, with Josh Kroenke admitting they cannot be satisfied with just winning the Premier League this season.
