Arsenal and Liverpool both reportedly have a strong interest in Villarreal winger Yeremy Pino.
The 19-year-old does have an €80m (£68m) release clause; a figure that the Gunners are unlikely to pay, but Villarreal are believed to be looking to raise cash in order to bring in their own signings.
Whether that means the La Liga club would be willing to offload Villarreal for a more reasonable price, it remains to be seen, but supporters on Twitter are not particularly optimistic that the transfer will happen:
I would love it but it won't happen😭
— Random Arsenal opinions (@RandomArsenalo1) August 8, 2022
Wudnt take him .. not exciting or explosive wudnt survive in the prem.
— Anthony james (@Anthony42603501) August 8, 2022
Very bad idea
— Alexander (@Lexycabana) August 8, 2022
Too risky😑
— Arezz (@AFCarezz) August 8, 2022
Pino is literally better than both
— The Egyptian King (@MagicMElneny) August 8, 2022
Don’t think he’s good
— EmanAFC (@DaVieiraaa) August 8, 2022
Journos throw Arsenal's name Around again I see
— Average BS7, ESR10 and MØ8 Appreciator (@ChiefCBJ) August 8, 2022
Mikel Arteta’s side were first linked with Pino in October last year, so there is a longstanding interest in the teenager but you’d have to say that there are more experienced options on the market who are available for lower prices.
Wolves’ Pedro Neto is one such player. The Portuguese international has been suggested as an option for Arsenal in recent days, along with the likes of Bayer Leverkusen’s Moussa Diaby.