REAL MADRID are reportedly launching a shock transfer enquiry for Piero Hincapie.
New manager is keen on the left-footed defender who can play at both full-back and centre-back.
Jose Mourinho is keen to raid Arsenal for Piero Hincapie Credit: Getty
The defender joined Arsenal permanently after his loan move last term Credit: Alamy
Real have already on a free transfer after his exit from Liverpool this summer.
But Mourinho wants more depth in his backline ahead of the 2026/27 LaLiga season.
ESPN have claimed that ‘s Hincapie, 24, is a target for the Spanish outfit.
The defender won the Premier League title in his debut season at the Emirates.
However, a move for the Ecuadorian would be complex as his first campaign with the Gunners was on loan from .
The loan deal included an obligation for Hincapie to join permanently for £45million which has been triggered.
Hincapie was not an undisputed starter at Arsenal last term but was an important member of the squad.
The report has also claimed that Real will work on outgoings before adding another defender and midfielder.
The club has also completed deals for , and .
They have also extended the contract of for another season.
has left the Bernabeu after his contract expired, leaving Mourinho with five centre-backs.
The manager currently has , Antonio Rudiger, , Raul Asencio and Konate to pick from.
Real have already added Ibrahima Konate Credit: AFP
Hincapie is at the World Cup with Ecuador Credit: Getty
It is suggested that Real would be open to cashing in on Asencio – which could open the door to Hincapie.
The defender is currently across the Atlantic Ocean with for the World Cup.
He could be on the verge of heading home after losing to the and drawing with .
Ecuador’s final Group E game is against four-time winners on Thursday.
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