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Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterArsenal have already agreed their first transfer of the summer window with months of the current season still to run.Mikel Artetas men look odds-on favourites to lift their first Premier League title since 2004, having built up a seven-point lead at the top with less than 10 games to go.Still in all four major competitions, the Basque boss will need to manage his squad carefully, but theres no getting away from the fact theyre in a good spot.Article continues below You may like Arsenal begin talks to sign Brazilian star: report Arsenal in 'active negotiations' for long-chased new centre-back: report Arsenal talks for Real Madrid defender revealed, ahead of move: report Arsenal agree first signing of the summer transfer windowGet VIP Arsenal tickets HERE with Seat UniqueArsenal's premium Club Level tickets offer superb padded seating and access to the lounge two-and-a-half hours pre-match. The package includes four drinks, one food item, and a half-time complimentary drink. Guests also receive a �5 merchandise voucher and a complimentary Museum Tour, ensuring an elevated and comprehensive matchday experience for home supporters.View DealArtetas focus is very much on the now, but the wider team around him need to take a longer view than that, preparing for the seasons ahead regardless of what happens this term.With that in mind, the Gunners have already landed their first summer signing.Piero Hincapie is a name very familiar to those connected with Arsenal, given he has been on loan from Bayer Leverkusen since last summer.That temporary switch came with an option to buy to the tune of �45m which, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, is set to be activated.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.The Italian journalist confirmed that the contract between Hincapie and Arsenal is already signed, a five-year agreement that will keep the Ecuador international in north London until at least 2031.Its already signed and completed, Romano stated on his YouTube channel. Piero Hincapie already feels as an Arsenal player on a permanent transfer.The 24-year-old has already started 21 games for the Gunners, splitting his time between centre-back and left-back, and making a strong impression on the club. What to read next Arsenal chasing shock upgrade on major star: report Arsenal midfielder 'won't be at the Emirates Stadium' next season: report Arsenal chasing 'the next Pedri' with 20m bid confirmed: report In FourFourTwos opinion, getting this agreed early makes perfect sense.Arsenal clearly have plenty of use for Hincapie and Arteta appears to be happy with the defender, so it makes little sense delaying the decision until the summer.As pointed out by Romano in the same video, this is similar to what the Gunners did with David Raya, loaning him first from Brentford before making the deal permanent. If the selling club is up for it, its a perfect way for Artetas side to try before they buy and avoid costly transfer mistakes.Hincapie is valued at 50m, according to Transfermarkt.TOPICSPiero HincapieArsenalBayer LeverkusenPremier LeagueBundesligaIsaac Stacey StrongeSocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterIsaac Stacey Stronge is a freelance football writer working for FourFourTwo, Manchester United and Football League World. He has been a season ticket holder at Stockport County throughout the Hatters meteoric rise from the National League North to League One and is a die-hard Paddy Madden fan.
