From day one Mikel Arteta has looked to overhaul his Arsenal squad addressing the biggest flaws in the side and installing his non-negotiable principles into the team. Some players have flourished under the watch of the Spaniard whilst others have faltered with many now gone.
Nicolas Pepe is a player who has had his successes during the Arteta reign, however, has ultimately been unable to nail down his place in the starting XI. The rise of Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith-Rowe and the return of Gabriel Martinelli have pushed the Ivorian down the pecking order.
Pepe is more than aware of his predicament, too. Whilst he has spoken of focusing on what Arsenal aim to achieve this season, his future remains open to interpretation in his own words.
