Arsenal winger Pepe has garnered interest from two Ligue 1 clubs in the winter window and they may try to bring him in again in the summer window.
The team newspaper said both Lyon and Marseille were planning to bring Pepe back to Ligue 1 in the winter window.
They all tried this possibility, but eventually found that the transfer gate in the winter window had been closed.
The Team newspaper hinted that unless Pepe's situation at Arsenal changed before the summer window, he could enter the transfer market at that time. Lyon and Marseille could embark on his transfers.
After competing with Côte d'Ivoire in the Africa Cup of Nations, Pepe returned to Arsenal and joined the Dubai training camp.
Although there are some rumors, it seems that Arsenal did not intend to release people at this time. He is a substitute for Saka on the left and the Gunners may need his goals at certain stages.
In all competitions this season, Pepe has contributed 2 goals and 5 assists, averaging one goal or assist in 110 minutes. Of course, most of these contributions come from the League Cup against teams in the lower leagues.
In the Premier League, he hasn't started since playing against Crystal Palace in October.
Hopefully, participating in the Africa Cup of Nations will allow him to regain his form and open his goals account again. In his three starts at the Africa Cup of Nations, he contributed 2 goals and 1 assist and was one of the best performers in the national team.
Over the next few months, his full energy will be on the pitch to maximise his performance.
In the final days of the winter window, Arsenal rejected Newcastle and Crystal Palace's offer to buy Nketia.
Romano reported that both Newcastle and Crystal Palace approached The Winter Window as they approached the signing of Nketija or offered offers.
With Aubameyang on the verge of leaving, the Gunners rejected the offers. If Nketiah leaves, Lacazette will be the only Indian center in the team.
Romano added that considering Nketija's contract expires this summer, he will soon be able to initialo contracts with other teams. But for now Arsenal still want to keep him first.
Before the transfer deadline, there were many rumors surrounding Nketiah's departure.
Crystal Palace reported twice on the player, while some media outlets said Newcastle made it the number one target.
On the transfer deadline, Luke Edwards reported that Newcastle "didn't have a chance" to sign Nketiah, adding that he would stay at Arsenal. They had turned their attention to Lance Strong Equitic.
However, Newcastle ultimately failed to complete the Equitic deal, so it is not impossible for Summer Window to buy Nketiah again.
Sky Sports reporter Michael Bridge reported that Arsenal rejected a second offer from Crystal Palace.
The Daily Express added that while the Winter Break had multiple teams interested in Nketiah, Arteta decided to keep him.
Nketiah made 10 appearances for Arsenal this season, scoring five goals, all from the League Cup. He gained just 51 minutes of playing time in the Premier League.