Arsenal Newsnow: The Gunners have asked about FC Porto’s 26-year-old winger Pepe, who is valued at €75 million
Arsenal Newsnow: Arsenal allegedly made an inquiry for Brazilian winger Pepe, as reported by A Bola via Sport Witness. The €75 million-rated FC Porto player has previously piqued the interest of the Gunners. Recent reports have suggested that Mikel Arteta may have reignited that desire.
This weekend, Premier League leaders Arsenal will travel to Anfield to face the Reds. With a victory on Sunday, the Gunners would become prohibitive favourites to win the title. Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta has already begun thinking about who he wants to bring in this summer, with a winger and a midfielder being seen as necessities. [ Arsenal Newsnow ]
Arsenal is sure that they will be able to capture West Ham’s standout player Declan Rice. Arteta wants to get the deal done quickly so he can move on to more pressing matters. The Gunners manager wants to strengthen his first team with a few of additions but is picky about who he brings in.
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Arsenal Newsnow: What’s the matter and what is going on with this transfer saga at present?
In order to advance, they also need a right back and a right winger. They added Leandro Trossard to strengthen the left flank. But they still looked for someone to provide competition or cover for Bukayo Saka. Moussa Diaby has been identified as a potential alternative, although the team is likely to explore further possibilities. [ Arsenal Newsnow ]
Since last summer, they have been monitoring FC Porto star Pepe. But Arteta has not been motivated to make a bid for him in the last two transfer windows. The Brazilian winger is valued at €75 million, and both Arsenal and Chelsea have been linked to him.
Pepe’s ability to switch positions often has Porto using him at right back. His acquisition might be thrilling for Arsenal, who could make use of his many skills during the course of the season. However, they are unlikely to pay the estimated €75 million for the Brazilian, so this might be an issue. [ Arsenal Newsnow ]
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What’s next for Pepe; can he make a return for the Gunners or is his time at the Emirates all but up!?
The €75 million price tag is also the buyout provision in his contract. With just four goals scored in the league this season, Arsenal may be hesitant to pay Pepe’s asking price. The purchase of the Brazilian winger might be fruitful. The report claims Porto must generate at least €50 million from sales.
Although Arsenal have been connected to comparable targets in the past, they may have now moved on. Therefore, it’s quite improbable that Arteta would approve of a high-paying transfer for the Brazilian. [ Arsenal Newsnow ]
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