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Arsenal interested in Pepe transfer with 25-year-old Porto winger available for £43m and impressing after Luis Diaz exit
ARSENAL are interested in signing Porto winger Pepe, according to reports.
The Gunners are interested in bolstering their attack, with the Brazilian ace on Mikel Arteta‘s list.
AFPBrazilian Pepe has impressed during his debut season in Portugal[/caption]
Pepe, 25, joined Porto last year from Gremio for £13.5million.
His importance has grown as the season has gone on, particularly since the departure of Luis Diaz.
Following the Colombian’s exit to Liverpool, Pepe has stepped in to a regular starting role.
According to Portuguese paper A Bola, the wide man’s performances have gathered the attention of Arsenal.
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Pepe’s contract is understood to have another four years left to run – but does possess a £43m release clause.
Prior to Diaz’s January exit, Pepe had started just two league games for Porto.
On the day of their former winger’s exit, however, Pepe stepped in and scored against Maritimo – and hasn’t looked back.
In total he has made 40 appearances this season, netting six goals and laying on five assists.
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Pepe could replace his namesake Nicolas at Arsenal.
The Gunners are ready to listen to offers for the Ivorian, whom they spent £72million in 2019.
He was recently given a ticking off by Arsenal assistant Albert Stuivenberg, after failing to capitalise on an open goal.
Nicolas Pepe could depart North London after seeing his importance waneGetty
