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Mikel Arteta has responded to Nicolas Pepe after the Arsenal winger cast doubt over his future at the club.

The Ivorian has been surplus to requirements this season with Bukayo Saka, Emile Smith Rowe and Gabriel Martinelli all above him in the pecking order. Pepe has only managed one goal in the Premier League this year and these struggles have been a common theme throughout his time in north London.

The 26-year-old has failed to live up to his £72million price tag after Arsenal signed him for Lille in the summer of 2019. There were reports that he was going to leave in January, but nothing materialised.

Pepe has held talks with Arteta about his lack of playing time, but he has remained on the fringes of the Spaniard's squad since the New Year. He continues to be linked with a move away from the Emirates and could find a new club in the summer transfer window.

Pepe didn't rule out that possibility either as he refused to give away his plans for the summer and beyond.

On if a summer move could be on the cards, Pepe – whose current contract expires in 2024 – said: "I am focused on how well we do until the end of the season and the club's target, which is getting into the Champions League. Then we will see what happens."

He added: "It is an honour to play for Ivory Coast. The most important thing is to enjoy your football. That is something I am able to do when I get the