Mikel Arteta is hopeful of implementing Arsenal's plan to replace Nicolas Pepe before the summer transfer window closes.
It was announced on Thursday evening that the £72m-club record signing had completed a loan move to Ligue 1 side OGC Nice with the Spaniard confirming the reason behind the decision was to give the winger some game time having been used sparingly since the beginning of last season.
"It’s been three years and he some good moments, some others where he hasn’t really contributed much in terms of minutes," Arteta revealed in his press conference ahead of Arsenal vs Fulham. "We decided for every party it was the best decision to allow him to go. He needs to play football."
