Arsenal ‘definitely interested’ in signing £42m star at the Emirates

Arsenal are ‘definitely interested’ in signing Villarreal winger Yeremy Pino this summer but may need to offload more first-team stars before a deal can be done, according to talkSPORT reporter Alex Crook.

Mikel Arteta has overseen an impressive start to the Premier League season, with the Gunners beating Crystal Palace and Leicester with relative ease, but the Spaniard may still want to strengthen ahead of the September 1 deadline.

Arsenal’s interest in strengthening their wide options became apparent when they entered the race to sign Raphinha from Leeds, with the Brazilian eventually opting to join Barcelona.

Spanish outlet AS reported that Arteta has been given the green light to pursue a deal for Pino this summer. The same story claims that Villarreal could sanction his exit due to economic problems despite the 19-year-old having five years remaining on his contract.

A £42 million asking price has therefore been slapped on Pino this summer with the four-cap Spain international capable of playing across a front-three.

In 78 appearances for the Yellow Submarine, he has bagged 14 goals and provided five assists. Given his preferred position is on the right wing, he could provide some much-needed cover for Bukayo Saka in north London.

Crook understands that, as things stand, the asking price for Pino may be slightly too high for the Gunners.

The talkSPORT reporter suggests that player sales may well be needed first in order to enable the purchase to take place.

Crook told GIVEMESPORT: “I think, maybe, it might be a bit rich. I think Villarreal are looking for about £40 million. Obviously Arsenal have already spent in excess of £100 million in addition to the £100 million-plus they spent last summer. I think they would