Arsenal appear to have dodged a bullet this summer by failing to sign Yeremy Pino from Villarreal following the latest reports on the 20-year-old star.
The Gunners were linked to the Spain international over the summer but the London club decided against making an offer during their search for a full-back.
According to Relay, Villarreal were expecting an offer from Arsenal or even Liverpool worth €40/50m over the summer, with the report claiming Gunners boss Mikel Arteta loves the 20-year-old’s talent.
However, it appears that Arsenal have dodged a bullet by deciding not to sign Pino following concerns over his attitude in recent weeks.
Pino burst onto the scene two seasons ago as an 18-year-old, starting the 2021 Europa League final against Manchester United, which Villarreal won.
The winger continued to develop the following season, making his debut in Spain, which would eventually lead to interest abroad and a place in Spain’s World Cup squad.
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However, after no offer came through from the Gunners this summer, Pino has fallen out of favor with the Yellow Submarine and with Spain.
Luis Enrique recently commented during a broadcast that he regretted bringing a player to the World Cup, and there is speculation that it could have been Pino. Apparently, there was frustration over his constant lateness to team meetings, field trips and meals: he didn’t see a single minute of action during the tournament.
Relay claim that the Villarreal team have commented that Pino has become “too big for his boots” of late and it appears that Arsenal have now dodged a bullet regarding the talented star.
