Tottenham and Chelsea may have to pay a top price to lure Yeremy Pino after the winger’s performances this season.
According to CaughtOffside, Chelsea and Tottenham may have to shell out significantly to sign Yeremy Pino in January. The London duo with Arsenal and Aston Villa are keen on the Spaniard, as Villarreal could now demand a huge fee closer to his release clause.
Yeremy Pino represents a unique group of youngsters coming through the ranks of Villarreal and Spain in general. The winger, alongside Alex Baena and Samuel Chukwueze, is a sought-after target for Premier League sides, as a January move could be on the cards.
Owing to financial issues, Villarreal were willing to undervalue Pino back in the summer and sell him for a cut price fee. No club came forward with an offer; they held on to the player, who has since shone in the yellow shirt of the Spanish side.
Pino is a part of the Spanish World Cup squad, and his value might increase if there are some good performances in Qatar. Villarreal would hope for that, as they could demand a fee closer to his €80 million release clause.
Arsenal were one of the clubs keen on the winger in the summer. The Gunners could remain interested but prioritise a move for Mykhaylo Mudryk instead. The news could allow Chelsea and even Tottenham to make their interest clear in the Spanish winger and make the moves to sign the La Liga target.
Chelsea have kept tabs on Pino’s situation and are expected to approach. Graham Potter wants attacking reinforcements in the window after a few disappointing results. The Blues are currently eighth on the table, and new arrivals could boost their position.
They have set sights on high-profile targets like Rafael Leao, but the Portuguese could remain at Milan until the summer and even sign a new deal. Pino seems a safe option, although Chelsea faces competition from Aston Villa and Tottenham to sign the La Liga target.
Spurs hunt for attacking reinforcements to add quality to their squad in January. Pino is a target, but they might focus their efforts on other players. If the price is right, Spurs could pursue the Spanish winger. For now, Chelsea may seem like a favourite for his signature, especially now that Arsenal may consider themselves out of the running.
Pino is an exceptional talent, and clubs will keep a close eye on his performances in Qatar. Whether he gets enough game time will be a question, but his talent remains valued by Premier League sides ahead of January.
