Stealing Spurs' target again? Arsenal chases Bayer Leverkusen defensive midfielder Incapié, player’s top choice is the Gunners

The Premier League features six powerhouse clubs, commonly called the big six by supporters. Frankly, the North London rivals have the least impact within this group, with Spurs ranking last. During this summer’s transfer period, the two North London adversaries have already confronted each other once, with Arsenal intercepting Spurs’ recruitment target by swiftly finalizing the signing of Crystal Palace forward Eze. Arsenal now aims to repeat this success against Spurs.

According to exclusive information from our source, Arsenal is actively pursuing 23-year-old Ecuadorian defender Incapié from Bayer Leverkusen. As previously reported by Romano, Spurs have submitted an offer to Leverkusen for Incapié on a loan-to-buy deal with a compulsory purchase clause worth €60 million, matching the player’s release clause. Incapié still has four years left on his contract with Leverkusen but has informed the club of his desire to leave this summer, favoring a move to the Premier League, with Arsenal as his preferred destination over Spurs. Arsenal hopes to sign him this summer for a fee below the €60 million release clause.

Incapié joined Bayer Leverkusen in the summer of 2021 for a transfer fee of €6.35 million and has become one of the Bundesliga’s hottest center-backs. He has played 166 matches for Leverkusen, scoring 7 goals and providing 5 assists, helping the team to win one Bundesliga title and one German Cup.

Now 23 years old, Incapié stands 1.84 meters tall and is a left-footed center-back who can also operate as a left-back or left midfielder. His market value on Transfermarkt is estimated at €50 million. Last season, he made 45 appearances in all competitions for Leverkusen, starting 40 times and totaling 3,788 minutes on the pitch, contributing 3 goals and 2 assists.