Bukayo Saka To Miss Liverpool Clash, Arsenal Step Up Interest In Hincapie

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka will miss the upcoming clash against Liverpool due to a hamstring injury sustained during the victory over Leeds United. This is the second time in two seasons that Saka has suffered a similar setback, having missed three months last season.

There are concerns about Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard's availability for the game as well, after injuring his shoulder against Leeds. Despite these setbacks, the club remains optimistic about their recovery.

Manager Mikel Arteta is exploring attacking options to cover for the potential absence of Saka and Odegaard, including Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke, and others. Meanwhile, Arsenal is stepping up their pursuit of defensive reinforcement, with Bayer Leverkusen's Piero Hincapie identified as a priority target.

The Ecuador international has a release clause of £30 million and played a key role in Leverkusen's success last season. Arsenal scouts have extensively monitored Hincapie, as the Gunners look to strengthen their squad.