Transfer: Arsenal agrees on first summer deal

Arsenal have agreed on their first summer transfer deal as the window officially opens, on Monday.

As reported by The Sun, Arsenal have decided to activate their £45 million option to sign Piero Hincapie, with a long-term contract already agreed.

Barcelona have been linked with a surprise move for the Ecuadorian in recent weeks.

But the Premier League champions are confident of completing the deal for the 24-year-old defender.

The Gunners signed Hincapie on loan last summer from Bayer Leverkusen, but that was always with a view to a permanent move.

Arsenal are keen to bolster their manager Mikel Arteta’s squad after winning the Premier League title last season.