Liverpool’s Eyes on Piero Hincapie Amid Defensive Overhaul Plans

As Liverpool begin shaping their summer transfer plans under Arne Slot, reports from Sky Sports Germany suggest that Bayer Leverkusen’s Piero Hincapie has emerged as a serious target for the club. The Ecuadorian international is now firmly on the Reds’ radar as they assess defensive reinforcements amid potential exits in that department.

Slot’s Centre-Back Concerns Mount

Liverpool’s need for a new centre-back isn’t new — it’s been quietly simmering beneath the surface all season. The Merseyside club currently have four senior options at the back, but speculation continues to grow around the future of Joe Gomez and Jarell Quansah, both of whom are being courted by Newcastle United.

Slot’s tactical emphasis on positional fluidity and building from the back has made the defensive line a priority zone. With Virgil van Dijk still leading the line but no longer invincible, the Reds are carefully planning for succession.

“Liverpool are seriously considering reinforcing their centre-back department in the summer, given the possibility of one or two departures in that position,” Sky Germany reported — a statement that reinforces the quiet urgency at Anfield.

Piero Hincapie – The Ideal Slot Defender?

Hincapie isn’t an unfamiliar name in scouting circles. Since joining Bayer Leverkusen in 2021, the 23-year-old has rapidly evolved into a standout performer under Xabi Alonso, helping the club to their first-ever Bundesliga title this season.

With 37 appearances, three goals, and two assists to his name, Hincapie’s impact has gone beyond just defending. His versatility is another major draw — he can operate as both a left-sided centre-back and a full-back, giving Liverpool tactical flexibility should injuries or fixture congestion strike again.

“The Ecuadorian has been with Leverkusen since 2021 and has grown into a key player at the club,” the report stated. It’s worth noting that Hincapie’s stock is on the rise, and Liverpool’s reported interest isn’t isolated — Real Madrid are also in the race, pushing the Reds into potentially fierce competition.

Guehi, Huijsen and the Defensive Depth Debate

Hincapie is one of several names being linked to Liverpool’s defence rebuild. Talks were held “with the agent of Crystal Palace’s defender Marc Guehi a few weeks ago,” and the interest there is “serious.” Guehi’s ...