Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe is attracting interest from Besiktas and Saudi Arabia.
That is according to the Daily Express. The outlet claims that Besiktas are exploring the possibility of signing Nicolas Pepe this summer, while he has also caught the attention of at least one club from the Saudi Pro League.
The 28-year-old has returned to Arsenal following his loan spell at Nice, but it does not look like he has a future at the Emirates.
Pepe was the Gunners’ record signing before they bought Declan Rice from West Ham United last month.
Nicolas Pepe should leave Arsenal permanently
Right now, it is hard to see how Pepe could possibly become a regular starter under Mikel Arteta.
He has struggled to make a real impact in north London, hence his loan move to Nice, while Arsenal currently have two of the best wide men in the division.
Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka were both in incredible form last term. Combined, they scored 30 goals in all competitions for their side (BBC Sport). It is going to be hard to displace either of them this upcoming campaign.
It is unlikely that Arteta views Pepe as a bad player. In fact, the Ivory Coast international revealed that the two once had a conversation where the Arsenal boss told him that he has “incredible potential”.
For whatever reason, Arsenal supporters have not really seen that or enough of it. And because of the above, it is unlikely that Pepe will get too many chances to try and show his true ability in the new campaign if he stays at the Emirates.
All in all, then, the former Lille man should be prepared to leave the Premier League outfit for good this summer. It is clear that they have now moved on from the Unai Emery-era signing.
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