Your Arsenal morning round-up of transfer news on Tuesday, August 9.
Arsenal rival Liverpool for wonderkid
Arsenal have locked horns with Liverpool for the signing of Yeremy Pino after the 19-year-old snubbed a move to Barcelona. The winger has been heavily linked with an exit from Villarreal amid a meteoric rise to superstardom under the stewardship of Unai Emery.
AS claim that Villarreal have recently become aware of the interest from the Gunners and Liverpool. The report adds that a big offer would lead to a 'difficult decision' for the Yellow Submarine who have one of Europe's most exciting talents in their armoury.
It's believed that Pino has a £67million release clause, however it's said that both Arsenal and Liverpool have tabled offers worth €40million (£33.7m). Should Villarreal surrender the services of their prized asset, it's believed that Emery would reinvest the windfall into the signing of out-of-favour Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Giovanni Lo Celso.
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Pino, who sees his contract at the Estadio de la Cerámica expire in 2027, featured 31 times for the Spanish side in La Liga last season, directly contributing towards ten goals. His impressive displays for Villarreal caught the attention of Luis Enrique, with the youngster winning his first handful of senior caps for Spain.
Torreira exit confirmed
Edu has unlocked the Gunners a £5.9million windfall this summer following the sale of Lucas Torreira. The 26-year-old has penned a three-year deal with Galatasaray and bid farewell to the north Londoners on Twitter announcing his exit.
"I am very happy and excited to be a new Galatasaray player," the midfielder's statement reads. "I am convinced that this is the beginning of a long and successful history together. Thank you for trusting me and I promise to leave everything for these colours. Let's go Gala!"
Tonali talks
According to Calciomercato, Arsenal hold an interest in AC Milan star Sandro Tonali. And, journalist Enrico Camelio has confirmed - on behalf of the Italian outlet on TV Play - that the two clubs have already engaged in talks over a potential transfer which could cost as much as €55million (£46.4m).
"Milan and Arsenal met and talked about Tonali," said Camelio. "The Rossoneri have declared that the midfielder is not transferable, but if a proposal for 55 million arrives, Milan could sell him and make two purchases."
Tonali, who sees his contract at the San Siro expire in 2026, featured 36 times for the Rossoneri last season, directly contributing towards eight goals from midfield. The 22-year-old's impressive displays contributed heavily towards AC Milan's first Scudetto in nine years, winning the interest of Arsenal.
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