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Chelsea plot £42m Arsenal transfer hijack as Thomas Tuchel copies Mikel Arteta top-four plan

Chelsea look set to lock horns with Arsenal for the signing of Villarreal starlet Yeremy Pino. The 19-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League this summer and is said to have already snubbed Barcelona.

Pino, who sees his contract at the Estadio de la Ceramica expire in 2027, featured 31 times for Unai Emery's side in La Liga last season, directly contributing towards ten goals. His impressive displays for the Yellow submarine are said to have courted the interest of Liverpool, who are also prepared to test Villarreal's resolve.

A 'big offer' for the winger would force the Spanish side to make a 'difficult decision', according to AS. The report claims that Pino has a £67million release clause, but it's believed that a bid between €40million and €50 million (£33.8million to £42.3million) could be enough to secure the youngster's signature.

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