Hincapie has told his current club that he wants to leave if a good offer comes in. Arsenal is trying to negotiate a lower price for Hincapie, but the player's preference is to join Arsenal. The Premier League side is ready to push for Hincapie's signing if other departures happen.

Hincapie has played for Bayer Leverkusen for many years and has also represented the Ecuador national team. He is considered a talented player, and his signing would be a great addition to Arsenal's team.