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Arsenal are open to selling Nicolás Pepe if they receive a suitable offer, according to reports.
The Ivory Coast international signed a £ 72 million deal with Lille last year.
But after scoring 35 goals in 74 Ligue 1 appearances for the French club, Pepe has struggled to make an impact following his move to the Gunners.
The 25-year-old has started just two Premier League games this season and is now suspended for three games following his red card in a goalless draw with Leeds United last weekend.
According to the Daily Star, Arsenal have now decided to ditch Pepe if a suitable buyer is found.
The report claims that the ‘Gunners hierarchy’ are now convinced they committed too much money ‘to sign the Lille winger.
Arsenal are reported to be open to a more effective player deal, or a loan that includes an obligation to buy.
Despite his inconsistent performances, Pepe impressed Mikel Arteta this week after he scored in a 3-0 win over Molde in the Europa League.
“I am very happy,” said Arteta.
‘After the disappointment of something negative, you want to see a reaction and I could see from the first minute with his body language that he was ready to act.
I think he had a great performance, he scored a goal and he could have scored one or two more.
“He created some good moments in the game and he worked really hard for the team, so I really like him, I’m satisfied with that.”
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