That’s because Jacobs thinks the La Liga outfit’s financial problems could force them to cash in on their prized asset.Despite Arsenal making a fine start to the Premier League season, which has seen them win their opening three league fixtures for the first time since 2004-2005, Mikel Arteta is still in the market for a wide player.
Having missed out on Raphinha, coupled in with Nicolas Pepe’s expected departure, the Gunners manager needs reinforcements on the flanks.
That could arrive in the shape of Pino, who Arsenal are interested in signing before the window closes.
According to GOAL, the Spaniard has a £67.5m release clause, but the report claims the north Londoners could bring him to the Emirates Stadium for just £38m, with the Spanish club ‘open’ to a much lower offer.
at could arrive in the shape of Pino, who Arsenal are interested in signing before the window closes.
According to GOAL, the Spaniard has a £67.5m release clause, but the report claims the north Londoners could bring him to the Emirates Stadium for just £38m, with the Spanish club ‘open’ to a much lower offer.
And Jacobs reckons that Villarreal’s financial difficulties has given Arsenal a “window of opportunity” to sign him before September’s deadline.
What Jacobs say’s about Pino
He told GIVEMESPORT: “A lot of clubs have followed him for a long time and that includes Arsenal and Liverpool as well, but there’s a window of opportunity here because of the financial situation at Villarreal’s end and Unai Emery has said on record that if an offer comes in that is acceptable because the club’s finances trump the individual talent that the club like to keep.”