Newcastle United have been told to "gamble" on Arsenal flop Nicolas Pepe. The Gunners are understood to want to cash in on their £72million signing after a disappointing spell at The Emirates.
According to Calciomercato, the Gunners have placed a £25million asking price for the Ivory Coast international with Mikel Arteta happy to let the 26-year-old leave North London. The Magpies have been linked with a move for Pepe since the takeover went through but it's unclear whether any discussions between the two sides took place in January.
Pepe has netted 27 goals in 108 appearances for the Gunners but has made just five starts in the Premier League this campaign. The Winger's goal return is not too dissimilar from Magpies winger Allan Saint-Maximin who has 12 goals in 86 appearances in a black and white shirt.
