Arsenal to hold Nicolas Pepe talks this summer

Nicolas Pepe is reportedly set to hold talks with Arsenal at the end of the season, with two years still left to run on his contract at the Emirates Stadium.

Since joining for a club-record fee in 2019, the Ivory Coast international has scored 27 goals in 109 appearances for the Gunners.

Despite appearing in over 100 games for Arsenal, Pepe has struggled for playing time this season, starting just five Premier League matches.

The 26-year-old is reportedly disappointed with his lack of minutes this term, which could result in the former Lille man holding talks with the Arsenal hierarchy about his future.

According to the Evening Standard, the Gunners are looking to add numbers to their forward line, with further additions in the final third likely to push Pepe further down the pecking order.

Before any talks take place in the summer, the Ivorian is said to be focused on the run-in, as Arsenal bid to qualify for the Champions League.