Arsenal have reportedly agreed personal terms with Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie, and are set to submit a bid to the Bundesliga club as Arteta look to add better competition for Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba.
Softfootball reported earlier that The Ecuador international emerged as a top transfer target for Mikel Arteta's side during the final week of the summer window and they are eager to finalise a deal before the end of Deadline Day on 1 September.
Chelsea and Tottenham have both been linked with the 23-year-old defender, though the Blues are not expected to move for another centre-back before the window closes.