Ambitious Liga side Sevilla have increased their defensive options with the capture of right back Andreas Hinkel from Stuttgart.

Sevilla are looking to build on their Uefa Cup success and have followed up the signing of Danish midfielder Christian Poulsen with the capture of Hinkel.

The 24-year-old Germany international has put his name to a four-year deal and will be unveiled on Monday.

"He is an excellent player and will add great quality to our defence," noted Sevilla sporting director Ramon 'Monchi' Rodriguez.

The capture of Hinkel has increased speculation that full back Daniel Alves could be on his way out of Sevilla, with Liverpool in the hunt for the Brazilian.

Source: Sky Sports