Nicolas Pepe is expected to be one of many departures at Arsenal in the summer transfer window with Mikel Arteta not including the 28-year-old in his plans for next season
Arsenal are hoping to sell Nicolas Pepe in the summer transfer window. The Ivory Coast international returned to the Emirates Stadium after spending the 2022/23 campaign on loan at OGC Nice.
So, here's the latest news on Pepe's future at Arsenal as the club look to sell him this summer.
Arsenal seeking buyers
Arsenal are seeking buyers for Nicolas Pepe and have no plans to reintegrate the club-record signing into their first-team squad ahead of next season.
OGC Nice decision
According to The Telegraph, Nice are not expected to pursue a permanent move for Pepe, having said at the end of the season that it was the “end of the Nice adventure” for the Ivory Coast international. Pepe played a total of 28 matches for the French club, scoring eight goals.
Pepe is one of the few remaining first-team players who were signed by Arsenal before Mikel Arteta’s appointment in December 2019.
Arsenal contract stance
The arrival of Leandro Trossard in January will prove to be a replacement for the 28-year-old winger whilst the Gunners are looking to add another versatile forward to their squad this summer.