Journalist O’Rourke talked about Nicolas Pepe’s future at Arsenal.
According to journalist Pete O’Rourke, Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe is pretty much certain to leave the club this summer if the Gunners sign Raphinha.
Pepe joined Arsenal for a club-record transfer fee back in 2019 but has rarely looked like living up to his price tag.
The North London club have set their sights on Leeds United’s Raphinha as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his front line ahead of next season.
According to the Athletic, Arsenal made a formal bid for the 25-year-old on Tuesday, but it was rejected by their Premier League rivals.
Meanwhile, the same report adds that they are still keen on the Brazilian, indicating that they are likely to return with an improved offer in the near future.
Journalist O’Rourke also said about Pepe’s future at Arsenal. He told GIVEMESPORT: “I think it’s pretty much certain if they do get a deal for Raphinha over the line, it will probably be curtains for Nicolas Pepe. He just hasn’t hit the heights since his big-money arrival from Lille.”
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