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According to reports, FC Barcelona are \u2018considering\u2019 a move for Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie in this summer\u2019s transfer window.<\/p>\n
Barcelona<\/strong> are not pulling any punches in the transfer market, with it now clear that they have more freedom to spend heavily after being restricted in previous windows.<\/p>\n In recent days, Hansi Flick\u2019s side have moved clear of Bayern Munich and others in the race to sign Newcastle United star Anthony Gordon, who has been in Spain today ahead of the move.<\/p>\n Barcelona are set to finalise Gordon\u2019s arrival in a deal worth around \u00a369m,<\/strong> but they are not stopping there.<\/p>\n They may also yet sign Marcus Rashford permanently following his successful loan spell, while they are keen on a deal for Atletico Madrid standout Julian Alvarez.<\/p>\n READ: What Mikel Arteta must now do at Arsenal to become legendary<\/strong><\/p>\n Now, a report from The Daily Mail<\/em> claims they are plotting a move for Arsenal<\/strong> star Hincapie, who spent the 2025\/26 campaign on loan at the Emirates.<\/p>\n Hincapie has grown into his debut season at Arsenal, who have the option to sign him permanently from Bayer Leverkusen for around \u00a345m.<\/p>\n A recent report claimed Arsenal will \u2018exercise\u2019 their clause to sign Hincapie permanently<\/strong>but The Daily Mail<\/em> are reporting that Barcelona are \u2018weighing up an approach\u2019 for the defender.<\/p>\n Still, it is noted that Barcelona chiefs \u2018recognise\u2019 that it will be a \u2018difficult deal to pull off\u2019 this summer.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Wenger makes Arsenal v PSG prediction for Champions League final; sends 22-word message to Arteta<\/strong><\/p>\n The report adds:<\/p>\n \u2018As such, Barca sporting director Deco recognises prising away Hincapie is no easy transaction but they are willing to test the water as they search for a left-sided centre-back.<\/p>\n \u2018It is understood the defender is happy at The Emirates but similarly, should Barca pursue their interest, Arsenal\u2019s reply will give a clearer indication of how he is viewed going forward.\u2019<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Manchester City star Bernardo Silva, who is set to become a free agent next month, has also been linked with Barcelona, and journalist Gianluigi Longari claims his move to the Nou Camp is \u2018one step away\u2019 from being completed.<\/p>\n Longari said on X: \u2018Excl: Barcelona one step away from closing the deal for Bernardo Silva. Overcame the competition from all the other teams that had scouted the ex-Manchester City player.\u2019<\/p>\n READ NEXT: Arsenal \u2018not happy\u2019 with Gyokeres and will \u2018move heaven and earth\u2019 for \u2018a Thierry Henry\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\nBarcelona to \u2018test the water\u2019 over Piero Hincapie<\/h2>\n
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