Arsenal ‘are interested in signing ANOTHER Pepe as they move for Porto’s £60m forward’ – after club legend Alan Smith told them to cut their losses on £72m flop Nicolas Pepe
- Arsenal have registered an interest in signing Porto’s Brazilian forward Pepe
- He would become the second Pepe to have joined the club in the last three years
- The Gunners previously signed Nicolas Pepe from Lille in 2019 for £72million
- However, the Ivory Coast international has struggled to make a regular impact
- Arsenal have been told to cut tie with the flop but Pepe is eager to prove himself
Arsenal have reportedly registered an interest in signing Porto’s Brazilian forward Pepe during the summer transfer window.
He would become the second Pepe to have joined the club in the last three years after the Gunners signed Nicolas Pepe from Lille in 2019 for £72million.
However, the Ivory Coast international has struggled to make a regular impact in north London – having scored just one goal during the 2021-2022 campaign.
Arsenal have reportedly registered an interest in signing Porto’s Brazilian forward Pepe
Arsenal have registered an interest in Brazilian forward Pepe after watching him excel with Porto last season.
According to A Bola, Arsenal approached the Portuguese side over a potential deal for Pepe while they were negotiating terms for his former teammate Fabio Vieira.
The Premier League giants were told they would need to part ways with £60m to be in with a chance of signing the 23-year-old.
Arsenal approached the Portuguese side over a potential deal for Pepe while they were negotiating terms for his former team-mate Fabio Vieira (above)
The Premier League giants were told they would need to part ways with £60m to be in with a chance of signing the 23-year-old (right)
However, Mikel Arteta’s side were reluctant to match their asking price and subsequently presented Porto with a £25.5m offer.
The Portuguese side were quick to reject the tabled bid – telling Arsenal they needed to fork out double to acquire his services.
Arsenal have not presented Porto with another offer but they are expected to make one in the coming days – according to reports.
Meanwhile, Arsenal have been told to bite the bullet and get…