Ben Jacobs shoots down Liverpool links to Bundesliga star after recent agent claims

Piero Hincapie Liverpool links shut down by journo after agent claims

Contrary to recent reports from his agent linking Piero Hincapie to Liverpool in January, transfer journo Ben Jacobs shut down the rumours.

Hincapie to the Reds would make a lot of sense given his versatility and defensive prowess. His left-footedness will give Jurgen Klopp a new backline dynamic with a left-sided centre-back, which is a growing trend in the Premier League.

The 21-year-old Ecuadorian’s agent recently spoke about how the Reds pursued him in the summer transfer window and might return to chase him in the January window as well. However, Ben Jacobs via Twitter shut down those rumours, potentially putting a full stop to the links with the Leverkusen man.

🗣️ Piero Hincapie's agent Manuel Sierra clarifies his position to me on #LFC links. "I was directly asked about Liverpool’s interest in Piero Hincapie, and of course they like him, but I never said they made a serious offer or will do so in January. Lots of clubs are looking at… pic.twitter.com/u0FOYgngP5

— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) October 7, 2023

While Liverpool’s pursuit of defensive reinforcements is well-documented, it remains to be seen whether Hincapie is a genuine target for the club. Transfer rumours in football can be both speculative and fluid, subject to change based on various factors.

As Liverpool supporters eagerly await updates on potential January transfers, the situation surrounding Hincapie serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of the transfer market.

While the player’s attributes align with Liverpool’s needs, it ultimately falls on the club’s decision-makers to determine their transfer priorities. From a fan’s perspective though, it makes sense to bring on central defenders with the potential to be absolute superstars for the Reds in the near future and beyond.

We cannot say anything with pure conviction though. Liverpool’s recent transfers have mostly been behind the scenes and kept as away as possible from the public eye.

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Only time will tell whether or not the Reds actively pursue the Ecuadorian, but one thing in this saga is certain. Hincapie would only improve the Liverpool backline.