In the Premier League, the summer market is now officially closed, but many teams have not yet completed all their transfer plans. For example, in the case of Arsenal, the club actually had a pretty successful transfer window with a series of quality rookies like Declan Rice or Jurrien Timber. However, in the opposite direction, the liquidation of players has not been effectively implemented by the Gunners.
Obviously, there have been a number of players who have passed through the Emirates door in the summer, but many of them are still valuable factors for Arsenal, such as Granit Xhaka or Folarin Balogun. In the current Emirates, there are still a few “extras” present, most notably the case of Nicolas Pepe – the most failed contract in the history of the Gunners.
Arsenal have yet to get rid of Pepe.
There have been quite a few transfer rumors surrounding Pepe recently, but after all, he is still wearing the Emirates Stadium team. According to confirmation from journalist Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal are currently trying to find the most suitable solution for the Ivorian striker, with him being completely removed from his plans by coach Mikel Arteta. Of course, there are still a few exits for the former Lille star.
At this point, Pepe has no longer had the opportunity to continue playing in a top league if he leaves the Emirates, however, the transfer market in Turkey is not closed yet, as are a number of other minor leagues in Europe. Europe and even Saudi Arabia. So, Arsenal still have a few days to try to liquidate the contract that cost them up to 72 million pounds in the past, and this is certainly a move that will help a lot for the Gunners in the transfer window. Winter.
Entering January, the injury-related problems of Thomas Partey and Jurrien Timber are likely to make Arteta consider recruiting more rookies. At the same time, Arsenal still do not have any quality plans to backup Bukayo Saka in the right wing position. And if Pepe is liquidated in the coming days, it is expected Arsenal will be facilitated to sign another expensive contract in the winter transfer window.
Arsenal are still trying to sell Pepe permanently.
Despite his disastrous decline, Pepe can easily bring Arsenal a transfer fee of around £5 million. It is important to know that at this time, he is still valued at nearly 15 million pounds by Transfermarkt. Besides, according to information from Football London, Pepe is currently receiving £140,000/week at Emirates, and if the liquidation is successful, the Gunners will save an additional £7.3 million from the remaining remuneration in the contract. of this player.
With more than £10m solidified into the budget, Pepe’s departure will clearly benefit Arsenal heading into the winter transfer window.
Huynh Phong | 21:24 05/09/2023
