Liverpool now want to beat Man City to sign the 21-year-old who shone at the last World CupLiverpool are reportedly looking to beat Manchester City for Piero Hincapie, who is set to leave Bayer Leverkusen in the January transfer window.
The21-year-old Ecuador international was once considered one of the most exciting defenders in all of world football, with Hincapie impressing at the 2022 FIFA World Cup last year.
However, the youngster is yet to beat Xabi Alonso at Leverkusen, with Hincapie playing only a minor role for the German side in what has been a historic season for the Bundesliga club.
by Ulrik Pedersen/DeFodi Images via Getty ImagesAnd now, according to CaughtOffside, Liverpool are looking to beat City and Newcastle United to Hincapie, with Jurgen Klopp considered a big fan of the versatile defender.
WithLiverpool badly in need of a replacement for Joel Matip, Hincapie would be a useful addition for the Reds in the second half of the season.
And Liverpool’s intention to beat the likes of City with the signing of Hincapie clearly indicates that Klopp is serious about signing the Ecuadorian international.Piero Hincapie could be an ideal signing for Liverpool Verwijst/BSR Agency/Getty ImagesMORE LIVERPOOL STORIESLiverpool’s needs in January are quite simple, with Klopp needing a versatile defender at the younger end of the age group, while also looking for a midfielder.And Hincapie could be a brilliant signing for the Reds if he can reach a reasonable deal with Leverkusen, who could be tempted to sell on the cheap next month.
Aswe know, Alonso is leading the Bundesliga club to what would be an incredible league title, and Hincapie’s sacking will raise vital funds that can be spent on the team.
