Piero Hincapie, the 22-year-old Ecuadorian defender, is reportedly seeking a new club to secure more regular playing time after limited opportunities at Bayer Leverkusen last season.
According to El Comercio, Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool are among the clubs interested in Hincapie.
They face competition from Bayern Munich and Atletico Madrid. Studio Futbol corroborates this information, suggesting Hincapie might leave Bayer Leverkusen before the end of the transfer window.
Recent reports indicate that Xabi Alonso, Leverkusen’s manager, has spoken with Hincapie about his future and requested that he stay with the club.
However, the final decision rests with Hincapie, who is expected to make a choice in the coming days.
Hincapie was part of the Leverkusen squad that recently won the DFL Supercup in a penalty shootout against Stuttgart.
While Tottenham is reportedly interested, their current priority appears to be signing an all-action midfielder.
If Spurs do bring in another defender, it’s likely to be a low-cost squad option rather than a high-profile signing like Hincapie.