Arsenal are reportedly prepared to pay around €50 million to sign Yeremy Pino, with Villarreal open to selling the youngster, a target for Liverpool.
According to Spanish outlet El Periodico Mediterraneo, Arsenal are prepared to shell out €50 million to sign Yeremy Pino. The player’s current club, Villarreal, are eager to get in funds through player sales and could be open to doing a deal if their asking price is met, with Liverpool also keen on signing him.
Villarreal have been somewhat quiet in the summer transfer window, with funds to secure new players sporadic at best. The Valencian club have plans to sign a few players and may have to rely on player sales to get the money in. Widespread reports suggested a few cash cows on their roster, such as Arnaut Danjuma and Pau Torres. But Yeremy Pino could be that player.
The 19-year-old winger has been of interest to Premier League clubs, but so far, no team have come forward with a concrete offer. Villarreal remain protected by an €80 million release clause in the player’s contract, which runs until 2027.
The Spanish club are aware the €80 million figure is not Yeremy’s actual market value and are hence hoping to get at least €60 million in return. However, the report suggests they might be open to offers beyond €45 million, with Arsenal seemingly interested in the teenage prodigy.
The Gunners are in the market for a wide attacker after missing out on Raphinha earlier in the summer. While their focus shifted to other targets such as Oleksandr Zinchenko and shipping out unwanted stars, Arsenal might re-enter the frame for a new winger.
The report claimed that Arsenal would be prepared to pay around €50 million for Pino, which could open the door to negotiating with Villarreal. The Gunners are also linked with Moussa Diaby, who would cost significantly more than the Spanish youngster, who is also a Liverpool target.
If reports are accurate, Pino is of interest to Liverpool and even Manchester City. Jurgen Klopp has kept an eye on the player as he has a void left by Sadio Mane to fill. However, if Arsenal move fast, they could avoid any possible conflict with Liverpool and get the transfer done.
Despite suggestions about how much the Gunners would be prepared to spend on the Spanish winger, there is no indication it could be enough to tempt Villarreal. The Spanish side are already planning a few transfers, including Tottenham’s Giovani Lo Celso, with personal terms already agreed with the Argentine international.
Arsenal could further push their interest with a formal offer. Recent reports have claimed that the Gunners could launch a €40 million bid, which may be slightly off the mark. Considering the credibility of outlets reporting their interest in Yeremy, there seems to be some truth to the stories.
Stylistically, the teenage sensation could fit in under Mikel Arteta’s system. He could be the ideal player to cover for Bukayo Saka and play plenty of games in the new season. While an agreement between Arsenal and Villarreal is fundamental to get this transfer up to speed, the winger would also have to be open to joining the Gunners, which is where Liverpool might be in business.
My arsenal should run fast and get one midfielder and winger quick.
Edu was on the same flight as me last night from Valencia. It’s only 45 mins from Villareal.
Ageing Gooner