The agent of Piero Hincapie has responded to the reports linking the Bayer Leverkusen defender to Liverpool.
Journalist Ben Jacobs reports that agent Manuel Sierra has denied that the Reds made any serious approach for the player last summer, while he does not anticipate that to change ahead of the window opening again in January.
Jacobs posted a tweet detailing his interaction with Sierra. He wrote: “Piero Hincapie’s agent Manuel Sierra tells me #LFC did NOT make a serious approach for the Leverkusen defender last summer and he doesn’t expect that to change in January. Previous comments have been lost in translation.”
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Indeed, previous reports have suggested that Sierra said on record that Liverpool were still in talks with the player’s side over a possible move – but that’s not the case and there is little reason to believe that the situation will change in the coming months.
Bayer head coach Xabi Alonso has previously expressed his admiration for Hincapie’s ability and hopes that he has a long future with the Bundesliga club.
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The Ecuador international has been linked to a string of Premier League clubs in recent months, particularly over the summer, but a move never took place and he remains a squad member at the Bay Arena.
Exclusive: Piero Hincapie’s agent Manuel Sierra tells me #LFC did NOT make a serious approach for the Leverkusen defender last summer and he doesn’t expect that to change in January. Previous comments have been lost in translation. pic.twitter.com/0JGAWMI6gE
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) October 7, 2023
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