Tottenham will have to fork out around £50 million to sign Liverpool defensive target Piero Hincapie.
Hincapie has made quite a name for himself with his consistent performances for Bayer Leverkusen since joining them in the summer of 2021. His work hasn’t gone unnoticed and multiple top clubs want to prise him away from Xabi Alonso’s team.
Liverpool are one of the clubs who have a long-standing interest in him but they could face competition from Tottenham who are also on the lookout for more quality at the back.
According to Diaria Expreso via TEAMtalk, the North London club are big admirers of the 22-year-old centre-back and he could be available for a fee of around £50 million. Hincapie was involved in a total of 43 matches last season and he helped Leverkusen keep 20 clean sheets. He played a huge part in their incredible unbeaten run in the Bundesliga last season and Alonso wants him around at all costs. But, the German club are ready to consider offers in the region of £50 million to let him leave.
The Ecuadorian international is yet to make a decision regarding his future amidst interest from Liverpool and Tottenham. He is expected to sit down with his representatives, evaluate the offers and come up with a decision in the coming days.
The Reds seek defensive reinforcements with Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez’s long-term future uncertain. While Spurs are looking at the Leverkusen defender as someone who will provide more competition to others in the squad for a place in the starting XI. Since he is capable enough to feature in the heart of the defence and out wide on the left flank, he could come in handy for Ange Postecoglou’s team.
