Arsenal is reportedly close to selling versatile attacker Nicolas Pepe for a significant profit, just 18 months after signing him from Lille for £72 million. The Ivory Coast international has had an impressive start to his career in the Premier League, scoring 27 goals and providing 10 assists in 75 appearances for the Gunners. Despite this, it’s believed that Arsenal are willing to sell Pepe due to the emergence of new talent within their squad, particularly the likes of Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe. Both players have impressed Mikel Arteta with their performances on the pitch, which has led to increased speculation over Pepe’s future at the club. Pepe has struggled for form this season, scoring just three goals in 18 appearances, which has further fueled rumors surrounding his departure from Arsenal. The Gunners are said to be seeking a fee of around £40 million for Pepe, which would represent a significant profit on their initial investment. Several clubs have been linked with the attacker, including Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich, both of whom are known for their financial power. It remains to be seen whether Arsenal can secure the desired price for Pepe or if they will be forced to settle for a lower fee.