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Arsenal fans react to AC Milan eyeing Nicolas Pepe

Jordan Harris
Jordan Harris

A number of Arsenal fans have taken to Twitter to react to reports this week claiming that AC Milan have identified Nicolas Pepe as a top target ahead of the January transfer window.

Pepe’s future looks set to lie away from the Emirates. He has struggled to live up to expectations during his time in North London.

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Reports this week suggested that the likes of Everton, Newcastle United and Crystal Palace are all interested in signing the Ivorian.

But the Premier League trio will seemingly face competition for his signature. that the Rossoneri have put Pepe at the top of their wishlist.

It would be a big boost for Arsenal to be able to offload Pepe if Mikel Arteta has his doubts about the 26-year-old. He has only played five minutes across the Gunners’ last three Premier League games.

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, he earns £140,000-a-week. And given the fee that he arrived for, it may not be easy to find a buyer for the forward – unless Arsenal are prepared to take a big loss.

Having said that, some Arsenal fans have suggested that the Gunners would probably benefit from cutting their losses on Pepe.

‘Give us Kessie’: Arsenal fans react as AC Milan eye Nicolas Pepe

Some have implored the Gunners to seek a swap deal involving Franck Kessie. Meanwhile, there has also been a claim that going and getting another winger – Raphinha is suggested – is required if Pepe is to leave.

Here is what some of the Arsenal fans make of the reports that Pepe is the top target for Milan ahead of the upcoming windows…