Crystal Palace Target Villarreal Winger Yeremy Pino as Possible Eze Replacement

Crystal Palace are in talks to sign Yeremy Pino from Villarreal. They see the Spanish winger as a main option to replace Eberechi Eze if he moves to Arsenal.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Palace contacted Villarreal in the last day to ask about Pino‘s transfer conditions as they get ready for Eze’s possible move. The negotiations might be difficult because Villarreal want to keep their 22-year-old star, who is signed until June 2027 with a reported €80 million buy-out clause. Reports say Palace are very interested in him and hope for a decision before the transfer window closes.

YEREMY PINO AND RECENT FORM

Yeremy Pino played 35 La Liga matches last season, scoring 4 goals and assisting 9, helping Villarreal finish 5th and qualify for the Champions League. Pino is seen as one of Spain’s top young wingers, known for his speed and dribbling. He missed a big part of last season with an ACL injury but is now back and playing often for Villarreal this season. Meanwhile, Palace ended last season in 12th place and want to stay competitive if they lose Eze’s 11 goals and 5 assists from last year. Arsenal, 2nd in the Premier League, are leading in the effort to sign Eze and face Leeds United next. Palace host Nottingham Forest to try to get the 1st win of their Premier League campaign. Crystal Palace has shown confidence in Eberechi Eze’s commitment by including him in the starting lineup.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR PALACE, VILLARREAL AND PINO?

The next steps depend on Arsenal and Eze. If Arsenal sign Eze, Palace will speed up talks for Pino. Villarreal are firm in their stance, but a move to the Premier League could tempt Pino. Palace have two weeks to finalize their squad before the window closes. Villarreal, who won their La Liga opener, play Girona next, hoping to climb toward the European spots. Fans at Selhurst Park and La Cerámica will be watching closely as both clubs try to get stronger for the busy season ahead.