Piero Hincapie has travelled to London as he looks to push through a move to Arsenal, despite Bayer Leverkusen not granting him full permission to undergo a medical. The 23-year-old defender has made clear his wish to leave the Bundesliga giants, with the Gunners closing in on a deal that includes a season-long loan and an option to buy next summer.

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