I notice that a lot of players are being priced out of moves between English clubs. Liverpool have been rebuffed by Southampton over Labia, same story for West Ham with Ward Prowse. United turned down bid from West Ham for Maguire. The money in the game has gummed up the works (of course that’s been the case for some time)
Besiktas are interested in Pepe.
Hopefully we can get a deal done and draw an end to this god awful piece of business.
I’d honestly keep him. I think he’s actually a better finisher than Jesus or Nketiah.Originally Posted by Marc Overmars
A disgrace how Pepe has been treated.
I still maintain that if Pepe played more in 21/22 we'd have got top 4 easily.
He was, by far, the most dangerous player in the squad.
Totally agree.
Arteta never really gave Pepe a long enough run in the team. He just doesn't like him.
We should keep him now that Jesus is out for the foreseeable future. Don't believe the "Out for a few weeks" bollocks.
Arteta's treatment of Pepe was indeed disgraceful
the size of the original transfer fee was without doubt corruption on the part of Raul and the agent involved, but we still didn't really try to see if he could work
Emery at least had the excuse that he wanted to sign another type of player altogether and they ignored him but Arteta just took an instant dislike and only ever brought him on for a small number of minutes in situations where he couldn't show his best
On one hand especially when he was first at Arsenal, Arteta did give Pepe a majority of league starts and the results were mixed to say the least. On the other hand you can argue he persisted with Willian far longer than he should have.
Ultimately Pepe is not a great or even good player but I do think he’s a useful squad player who could get us goals. And it seems churlish not to make use of him.
Pepe was ok during the lockdown seasons but despite his skill I think he was too lightweight and went missing too often. Felt like he was also buried by his transfer fee which was a shame and not his fault. He was also playing in the worst Arsenal team in recent memory, timing is everything and unfortunately for him he joined us at a time of transition and upheaval.
Definitely agree that we made a mistake not using him in 21/22 when we were incredibly blunt up front.
Last edited by Marc Overmars; 03-08-2023 at 11:48 AM.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/66392858.amp
No idea how much money we got for him
given he was 'player of the year' at Birmingham it ought to have been decent
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