Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe is now aware that he will be leaving Arsenal this summer. And could be gone sooner rather than later.
That’s according to journalist Chris Wheatley. He was talking on the National World TV YouTube channel.
It’s been clear for some time that Nicolas Pepe isn’t a part of Mikel Arteta’s plans going ahead.
Once a club-record signing at the Emirates, Nicolas Pepe was sent out on loan to Nice last season. He had an unremarkable 12 months on the French Riviera. And has returned to pre-season at Arsenal with an injury.
He’s been left out of the travelling party that has gone to the USA due to his fitness. Although the speculation around his future may also have been a factor.
Nicolas Pepe leaving Arsenal could benefit both parties
The new deal signed by Reiss Nelson was likely the final sign that his time at Arsenal is over. Pepe will know he’s leaving Arsenal very soon. And there are clubs interested in signing him.
The difficulty will now be finding a true solution that suits both the club and the Ivorian international.
Speaking about the Nicolas Pepe’s future, Wheatley said:
“So, Arsenal are exploring different ways to end his [Nicolas Pepe’s] time at the club.
“There’s been talks of a potential mutual termination which Arsenal have of course done in the past with players.
“I think they’re going to have to cut their losses there if they do because of course we’ve just spoken about his transfer fee, £72.5m.
“It was the record before Declan Rice’s arrival last week.
“I think Arsenal can still get a transfer fee for the player, but it all depends really on the interest and of course, Pepe has to be open to joining that club as well.
“As I said before there’s a few teams interested in France, Spain and I do feel like Nicolas Pepe knows that his time at the club is up.
