Arsenal ‘are offering Nicolas Pepe up to Premier League clubs’ for fraction of what they paid to boost transfer funds
NICOLAS PEPE has been offered to a Premier League rival by Arsenal ahead of a potential summer move, according to reports.
The Gunners are ready to listen to offers for the Ivorian as they look to fund another spending spree.
Pepe, 26, would welcome a return to France or a move to Spain or Italy.
But he is also gathering interest from the Premier League.
According to the , West Ham are among the teams interested in acquiring the winger.
Arsenal bought Pepe for £72million from Lille in 2019.
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His place in the team has been taken by Bukayo Saka, however, and he has not started a Prem game in more than six months.
Pepe does not fit into boss Mikel Arteta’s long-term plans.
The Gunners believe that they could still generate a decent fee for him, although accept that they will have to take a huge loss on what they paid for him.
It’s understood that Pepe could be available for around £25m this summer.
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He will have two years remaining on his Arsenal contract.
His wages could be a stumbling block, however, as he earns £140,000 a week in North London.
Pepe has made 20 appearances in all competitions this season, scoring three goals and laying on five assists.
The Gunners have been linked with a number of potential Pepe replacements.
They are believed to be interested in Paulo Dybala, while Manchester City’s Gabriel Jesus is on their radar.
