With just a few days remaining before the start of the new season, Arsenal approached their pre-season fixture against Villarreal with serious intent. It was a crucial opportunity to fine-tune tactics, test squad depth, and build confidence.
Former Arsenal striker Nicolas Pepe could be heading back to the Premier League this summer as Villarreal look to offload him. The Ivory Coast international joined the Yellow Submarine on a free transfer last summer following his departure from Turkish side Trabzonspor.
Former Arsenal flop sheds more light on his move to the Gunners. It might just seem like yesterday when Arsenal broke their transfer record to bring a player in, well I’m not talking about the recent acquisition of Declan Rice but referring to the signing of a player who broke the record four years prior.
How many of the players to lead the English Premier League in goals scored (also known as winning the "Golden Boot") since the 2000-01 season can you name in five minutes?
Nicolas Pepe insists he focuses only on the positives from his spell as an Arsenal player, despite the possibility of being remembered as one of the biggest flops in the club’s history.
Villarreal have moved quickly to bolster their attack with a free transfer move for Nicolas Pepe. The Yellow Submarine have received a cash injection in the last 12 hours with Alexander Sorloth joining Atletico Madrid in a €30m+ deal.
Nicolas Pepe has opened up about his torrid time as an Arsenal player, during which he struggled to justify being the Gunners’ most expensive signing. The Gunners signed the winger following a stunning season at Lille, despite then-manager Unai Emery preferring Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace.