“Leave if you want to leave”: Arsenal have given Arsenal “FLOP” and injury prone player permission to complete £72m big money move to SAUDI ARABIA – Arteta “eager” to sell him.

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Arsenal are on the verge of selling Nicolas Pepe this summer, as the club looks to recoup some of the losses made on the Ivorian winger.

Pepe was signed for a club-record £72 million in 2019, but he has struggled to live up to expectations at the Emirates Stadium. He has scored just 27 goals in 112 appearances for the Gunners, and he has been linked with a move away from the club for several months.

It is understood that Arsenal have been approached by a “midtable Saudi Arabian club” about the possibility of signing Pepe. However, there is thought to be a dispute between Pepe and the club over his agreed wages.

Arsenal are hoping to sell Pepe for a fee of around £25 million, but they may have to settle for a lower offer if they are unable to resolve the wage dispute. If a sale cannot be agreed, Arsenal are considering the termination of Pepe’s contract.

– Inter ready to make €40m offer for Folarin Balogun (w/ the excellent @fraporzio95)
– Arsenal unlikely to rush their response with PL suitors in the mix
– Nicolas Pepe approached by Saudi club, significant difference in wage expectations between parties https://t.co/oywkjWN3kv

— James Benge (@jamesbenge) July 17, 2023

The departure of Pepe would be a significant financial blow to Arsenal, but it would also free up space in the squad for other players. The Gunners are looking to strengthen their attack this summer, and they are hoping to sign a replacement for Pepe who can provide more goals and assists.

Pepe’s time at Arsenal has been disappointing, but he has shown flashes of his talent at times. He has the ability to be a world-class winger, but he has not been able to consistently perform at that level for the Gunners.

It is a shame that Pepe’s time at Arsenal has not worked out, but it is clear that the club needs to move on from him. The Gunners are looking to build a squad that can challenge for trophies, and Pepe is not part of their long-term plans.

The departure of Nicolas Pepe would be a significant change for Arsenal, but it is a necessary one. The Gunners need to move on from the past and build a squad that can challenge for trophies. Pepe is not part of that future, and his sale would free up space for other players who can help the club achieve its goals.